Rays secure series victory against Nationals with 4-3 win

The Tampa Bay Rays completed their series with the Washington Nationals on June 21, winning 4-3. Nick Martinez pitched six innings for the Rays, allowing three runs, while Ryan Vilade and Jonny DeLuca contributed key home runs. The Rays' bullpen secured the win by shutting down the Nationals in the later innings. With this victory, the Rays improve to 43-31 and now trail the New York Yankees by two games in the American League East. They will host the Kansas City Royals for a four-game series starting June 22.

• 4:31 AMYahoo Sports — Tampa Bay Rays Take Series From Nationals as Bullpen Shuts the Door in 4-3 Win