Rays win series against Mariners with 3-2 victory amid bullpen game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:59 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays secured a 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on August 8 at T-Mobile Park, clinching the series. This victory marks the Rays' fifth consecutive win and their 70th of the season. Due to starter Griffin Jax's late scratch because of elbow discomfort, the game evolved into a bullpen contest with Casey Legumina starting. Seven relievers contributed, with Bryan Baker earning his 34th save and setting a franchise record with 23 consecutive save conversions. Tampa Bay's offense struggled but managed to score three runs, including a home run from Victor Mesa Jr. The Rays will aim for a series sweep in their next game against the Mariners.
- •Rays clinch the series with a 3-2 win over Mariners.
- •Griffin Jax was scratched, leading to a bullpen game.
- •Seven Rays relievers performed well, with only two allowing runs.
- •Bryan Baker sets a new franchise record for saves.
- •Rays aim for a sixth straight win in the next game.
- 4:59 AMYahoo Sports — Rays Bullpen Steps Up to Beat Mariners After Griffin Jax Injury Scare
"The Tampa Bay Rays won their fifth straight game and clinched the series against the Seattle Mariners with a 3-2 victory. Tampa Bay improved to 70 wins as Bryan Baker set a Rays franchise record with his 23rd consecutive save conversion.
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