Rays shut out Rockies 4-0 to complete series sweep in Colorado
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:56 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays achieved a 4-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies, completing a three-game series sweep at Coors Field on Wednesday. Nick Martinez, celebrating his birthday, earned his 11th win of the season, showcasing a strong pitching performance without allowing any runs. The Rays' offense started strong, scoring two runs in the first inning, while Chandler Simpson continued his impressive hitting. Tampa Bay's pitching staff extended their shutout streak to 16 innings over the last two games. The Rays improve to 68-46 and maintain a four-game lead in the AL East. They will next face the Seattle Mariners in a three-game series starting soon, with Drew Rasmussen scheduled to pitch for Tampa Bay.
- •Nick Martinez improves to 11-3 with a 2.65 ERA this season.
- •Chandler Simpson maintains a batting average close to.400 since July.
- •Rays pitching staff has thrown 16 consecutive shutout innings.
- •Tampa Bay moves to 68-46, holding a four-game lead over the Yankees.
- •Next series against the Mariners begins shortly in Seattle.
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Martinez Leads Rays to Series Sweep Over Rockies
"The Rays completed a sweep of the Rockies with a 4-0 win behind another dominant pitching performance. Nick Martinez earned his 11th victory, Tyler Wells impressed in his Tampa Bay debut, and Chandler Simpson stayed red hot as the Rays stretched their AL East lead to four games.
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