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Rays edge White Sox 1-0 behind strong pitching performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 10:48 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Rays edge White Sox 1-0 behind strong pitching performance

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays secured a 1-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on August 1, 2026, showcasing their pitching prowess. Starter Drew Rasmussen struck out 10 batters over six innings, aided by four relievers who collectively fanned six more. The only run came from Nick Fortes, who drove in Jonny DeLuca with a single. This win served as a bounceback from a prior loss to the White Sox. The Rays improved their home record this season to 29-3 when scoring first and are poised to close out the series with Griffin Jax on the mound in the upcoming game.

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By the Numbers

•Rays improve to 29-3 at home when scoring first
•Drew Rasmussen totals 10 strikeouts in six innings
•Nick Fortes drives in the game's only run
•Rays have recorded 10 shutouts this season
•Bryan Baker earns his 31st save despite challenges

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10:48 PMYahoo Sports — Rays Win A Challenging One: Rays 1, White Sox 0

What they're saying

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If you love pitching and defense, this was the perfect game for you. Then again, there was not much need for defense in this contest as Drew Rasmussen and four relievers struck out 16 White Sox while scattering five singles in this 1-0 victory. This was a tremendous and needed bounceback from last night’s contest […]
— Yahoo Sports

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