A Promising Start, But Heartbreak at the Finish
As a devoted Rays fan, I have to say that the game against the Chicago Cubs was a rollercoaster of emotions. We started strong with back-to-back homers by Yandy Díaz and Junior Caminero in the top of the 1st inning.
It was an electrifying beginning that set the tone, putting us in the lead with a score of 2-0. Solid Performance Through the Middle Innings
Our boys kept pushing, with Brandon Lowe adding to the lead in the 3rd inning, thanks to a savvy bunt single from Josh Lowe that brought him home.
The offense was putting pressure on the Cubs pitchers, but we managed to carve out only one more run, and by the middle of the game, we were up 3-1. Unfortunately, despite a couple of base hits and some strategic plays, we were unable to expand our lead in the following innings. The Cubs Rally and Our Hopes Dashed
The tough part came in the 7th inning.
Nico Hoerner delivered a crucial double that allowed the Cubs to take the lead at 4-3, scoring two runs. We had a chance in the 9th to turn the game around with Díaz drawing a walk and hope on the horizon, but ultimately, Caminero struck out, sealing our fate. While this loss was a hard one to swallow, there's a lot of positives to take away from the performances of our stars like Díaz and Caminero. Let's rally behind our Rays and keep the faith alive! We'll come back stronger!
Scoreboard for Rays @ Cubs (September 14th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |