Astros Edge Past the Rays in Thrilling 4-3 Victory! 
What a nail-biter of a game, fellow Astros fans! Our boys made us proud against the Tampa Bay Rays, clinching a narrow 4-3 victory. The game started off quietly, but it quickly picked up pace, especially with some significant performances from our lineup. 
Kudos to Victor Caratini, who got us on the board in the second inning with a powerful homer to right-center, putting us in the lead 1-0. Right after, Jake Meyers showed his speed by walking and stealing second, setting the stage for Cam Smith to drive in another run with a double. Chas McCormick added to the momentum by singling in Cam Smith to wrap up the inning with a solid 3-0 lead.
Rays’ Rally and Astros’ Resilience 
The Rays didn't make it easy for us. In the fifth, Danny Jansen of the Rays smashed a two-run home run to cut our lead down to 3-2. By the sixth, they managed to tie the game 3-3 with back-to-back doubles from Yandy Diaz and Jose Caballero. But, we didn't back down. Jake Meyers stepped up big time in the seventh with a homer to right field, restoring our lead to 4-3, which ended up being the crucial game-winning run!
Closing Out in Style 
The tension was high, but our bullpen was up to the task. Josh Hader came in for the ninth inning and, even with some nerve-wracking moments, sealed the deal with clutch pitching. Despite some late-game drama with baserunners for the Rays, he showed why he's a reliable closer by keeping his cool and ending the inning without allowing a run. This victory showcases the tenacity and resilience of our Astros squad. Every player played a part in this well-deserved win. Let's carry this momentum forward! Go Astros!
Scoreboard for Astros @ Rays (May 19th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 1 |