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Rays shut out Marlins 6-0 in Citrus Series opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 1:51 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Rays shut out Marlins 6-0 in Citrus Series opener

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Miami Marlins 6-0 on June 5 in Miami, marking the start of their annual Citrus Series. Drew Rasmussen pitched a dominant game, allowing just one hit while striking out nine over eight innings. The Rays took an early lead thanks to a two-RBI triple from Richie Palacios in the first inning, and Junior Caminero drove in another run in the fifth. Cedric Mullins added a solo home run in the sixth. The next game of the series features Shane McClanahan for the Rays against an undetermined Marlins starter.

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By the Numbers

•Rays score three runs in the first inning.
•Drew Rasmussen strikes out nine with one hit allowed.
•Richie Palacios hits a two-RBI triple in the first.
•Cedric Mullins hits a solo home run in the sixth.
•Next game scheduled with Shane McClanahan starting for the Rays.

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1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Rays 6, Marlins 0: Rays sting Marlins in series opener

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The Rays are in Miami to open their annual Citrus Series against the Marlins. Drew Rasmussen is on the bump against Marlins starter Ryan Gusto. Junior Caminero got things going in the top of the first with a one-out double to right, and Jonathan Aranda drew a walk to put two runners on for Yandy […]
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