Tampa Bay Offense Shines Early
Our Tampa Bay Rays were on fire today with an impressive win over the Kansas City Royals!
Right from the start, our boys were in the zone. In the top of the 2nd inning, Christopher Morel sparked the attack with an infield single. Josh Lowe followed suit, and then Jose Caballero plated Morel with a smart bunt single, giving us the lead. The momentum kept rolling as a wild pitch allowed J. Lowe to score, and Caballero came home on a sacrifice by Danny Jansen. What a way to hustle in those runs and jump to a 3-0 lead! 
Solid Pitching Keeps Royals At Bay
Our pitching stood like a fortress today! Initially, our pitchers kept the Royals off balance, and as Josh Lowe, Colin Poche, and Pete Fairbanks took the mound, they never let the Royals gain any traction. Shane McClanahan started on a strong note, while Colten Brewer, Drew Rasmussen, and others ensured the lead was not only maintained but also ensured the Royals were kept to zero on the scoreboard.
Defensive Clamps and Closing It Out
On the defensive end, our Rays were razor-sharp; Chandler Simpson made sure no fly over middle left was left unturned. In the bottom of the 6th, we had some nail-biting moments, but our bullpen, especially Andrew Kittredge, Ryan Thompson, and lastly Fairbanks, locked it down when it mattered most. Heading into the 9th, even with a slight hiccup, we managed to close the game without any further damage. What an exciting game and firm win!
Cheers to more days ending in victories!
Keep bringing that Rays magic. Stay tuned for more thrills this season, folks! 
Scoreboard for Rays @ Royals (June 25th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 |