Tampa Bay Rays beat Mariners 7-2 to improve home record to 34-14
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 4:57 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays won 7-2 against the Seattle Mariners on July 10 at Tropicana Field, thanks to strong pitching from All-Star Nick Martinez and four home runs. Martinez secured his 8th win after allowing 2 runs over 5.1 innings. Junior Caminero, Richie Palacios, Cedric Mullins, and Victor Mesa Jr. each homered for Tampa Bay, which improved to 34-14 at home. The victory comes as the Rays maintain a lead in the AL East as they approach the All-Star break. They will aim for a series win against the Mariners in their next game.
- •Nick Martinez allowed 2 earned runs in 5.1 innings.
- •The Rays hit four home runs in the game.
- •Victor Mesa Jr. went 3 for 4 with a home run.
- •The Rays lead the AL East by 4 games over the Yankees.
- •Griffin Jax is set to start for the Rays in the next game.
- 4:08 AMYahoo Sports — Tampa Bay Rays Enter All-Star Break With AL's Best Record Despite Loss to Mariners
- 4:57 AMYahoo Sports — Tampa Bay Rays Defeat Mariners 7-2 to Improve MLB's Best Home Record
"The Tampa Bay Rays entered the All-Star break atop the American League despite an 8-2 loss to the Mariners. At 56-38 with a three-game AL East lead, the Rays now turn their attention to the second half, with five All-Stars and a crucial road trip awaiting.
"The Tampa Bay Rays powered past the Seattle Mariners 7-2 behind another strong start from All-Star Nick Martinez and four home runs. Tampa Bay improved to 34-14 at home and maintained its AL East lead as the club heads toward the All-Star break.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 4:08 AMTampa Bay Rays Enter All-Star Break With AL's Best Record Despite Loss to Mariners
The Tampa Bay Rays entered the All-Star break atop the American League despite an 8-2 loss to the Mariners. At 56-38 with a three-game AL East lead, the Rays now turn their attention to the second half, with five All-Stars and a crucial road trip awaiting.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 4:57 AMTampa Bay Rays Defeat Mariners 7-2 to Improve MLB's Best Home Record
The Tampa Bay Rays powered past the Seattle Mariners 7-2 behind another strong start from All-Star Nick Martinez and four home runs. Tampa Bay improved to 34-14 at home and maintained its AL East lead as the club heads toward the All-Star break.
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