Rays secure series victory against Nationals with 4-3 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:31 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
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.
- •Rays win series finale against Nationals 4-3
- •Nick Martinez strikes out three in six innings
- •Ryan Vilade and Jonny DeLuca hit home runs
- •Rays improve record to 43-31 this season
- •Next up: Rays face Royals in four-game series
- 4:31 AMYahoo Sports — Tampa Bay Rays Take Series From Nationals as Bullpen Shuts the Door in 4-3 Win
"The Rays closed out the series with a 4-3 win over the Nationals behind timely hitting and another strong bullpen performance. Nick Martinez battled through six innings, while home runs from Ryan Vilade and Jonny DeLuca helped Tampa Bay secure its second series victory in the last three matchups.
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