Tampa Bay leads Seattle 6-1 after strong performance at Tropicana Field

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-1 on July 11, 2026, during a special ceremony honoring Evan Longoria, who was inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame. Junior Caminero showcased a powerful hit with a 115 MPH double, while Griffin Jax secured the win with effective pitching, going five innings and allowing no big innings from the Mariners. Ben Williamson provided an early spark with a double, and Ryan Vilade added a decisive three-run homer against Logan Gilbert, sealing the series victory. Tampa Bay aims for a sweep in the final game of the series against Seattle on July 12.

• 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Batting 3rd, playing 3rd…: Tampa Bay 6, Seattle 1