Rays fall to Astros 2-0, series loss precedes Yankees matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 7:01 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays lost to the Houston Astros 2-0 on Sunday night, resulting in a series loss. Mason Englert started for the Rays, allowing two runs with a career-high nine strikeouts over 5.2 innings. Despite solid pitching, the offense struggled significantly, managing only four hits and failing to score with runners in scoring position. Junior Caminero celebrated his birthday but went 0-for-3. The Rays will face the New York Yankees next, marking a crucial series for the AL East standings as they seek to regain momentum before the All-Star break.
- •Rays shut out by Astros 2-0 on July 6
- •Mason Englert strikes out nine in his start
- •Rays manage only four hits in the game
- •Junior Caminero celebrates his 23rd birthday
- •Next series against Yankees begins Monday
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Rays Lose Third Straight as Cam Schlittler Dominates in Yankees Series Opener
- 7:01 AMYahoo Sports — Rays Shut Out by Astros as Tampa Bay Drops Series Before Yankees Showdown
"The Rays drop the series to the Astros after being shut out despite a strong start from Mason Englert. We break down Tampa Bay's offensive struggles, Junior Caminero, Griffin Jax, the AL East race, and the crucial upcoming Yankees series before the All-Star break.
"The Rays drop their third straight after a loss to the Yankees as the offense goes cold despite Griffin Jax's strong outing. We break down Tampa Bay's slump, Cam Schlittler's dominance, José Caballero's revenge game, and the AL East race.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 8:10 AMRays Lose Third Straight as Cam Schlittler Dominates in Yankees Series Opener
The Rays drop their third straight after a loss to the Yankees as the offense goes cold despite Griffin Jax's strong outing. We break down Tampa Bay's slump, Cam Schlittler's dominance, José Caballero's revenge game, and the AL East race.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 7:01 AMRays Shut Out by Astros as Tampa Bay Drops Series Before Yankees Showdown
The Rays drop the series to the Astros after being shut out despite a strong start from Mason Englert. We break down Tampa Bay's offensive struggles, Junior Caminero, Griffin Jax, the AL East race, and the crucial upcoming Yankees series before the All-Star break.
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