Rays' offense falters in 4-1 loss to Rangers in opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:28 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays fell 4-1 to the Texas Rangers in the series opener at Tropicana Field on July 28. Griffin Jax pitched 5.2 innings for the Rays, allowing two runs, only one earned, while striking out ten. The Rays struggled offensively, with only four hits, including two from Jonathan Aranda and Osleivis Caminero. The Rangers extended their lead with a solo home run from Austin Wynns in the seventh inning. The loss reduces the Rays' division lead to one and a half games over the New York Yankees, who won their game against the White Sox. The two teams face off again on July 29.
- •Rays scored only one run on four hits.
- •Griffin Jax allowed two runs and struck out ten.
- •Austin Wynns hit a solo home run for the Rangers.
- •Rays' lead in AL East cut to one and a half games.
- •Next game scheduled for July 29.
- 3:28 AMYahoo Sports — Offense stifled as Rays drop opener: Rays 1, Rangers 4
"Well, this one was a dud. Coming off a series sweep of the Cleveland Guardians, the Tampa Bay Rays’ offense remained quiet at the plate and dropped the opener to the Texas Rangers by a score of 4-1. Griffin Jax got the start for the Rays and was serviceable, allowing just a pair of runs […]
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