A Strong Start for the Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays kicked off the game with a promising start against the New York Mets. Although the first inning didn't bring any runs, it was in the second inning that the Rays began to make their mark. After a quiet first, Jonathan Aranda led off with a walk, followed by Jake Mangum walking his way onto the bases as well. Jose Caballero then executed a perfect bunt single, loading the bases. Some smart plays, including a wild pitch that allowed Mangum to score, put the Rays ahead 3-0. We were starting to see that spark. 
Steamrolling Through the Middle Innings
The momentum carried into the third and fifth innings. Junior Caminero scored on a Mangum fielder's choice in the third inning, extending our lead to 4-0. But it was in the fifth inning when things really heated up. With Josh Lowe and Caminero both drawing walks, Aranda stepped up to double into right field, bringing them both home. The score stretched to a comfortable 6-0 lead. Ray’s pitching continued to shine, shutting down the Mets' offense inning after inning. Their performance was simply impeccable.Closing in Style with Caminero's Blast
The ninth inning was the cherry on top! With Taylor Walls on board via a walk and Brandon Lowe with a single, Junior Caminero delivered a massive 365-foot homer to left field, scoring three more runs. The Rays were now sitting on a commanding 9-0 lead. An effortless outing by our bullpen executed the finishing touches, ensuring the Mets remained scoreless till the very end. A fantastic victory for the Tampa Bay Rays - a true team effort! Let's soak this one in and celebrate, Rays fans! 
Scoreboard for Rays @ Mets (June 15th, 2025)
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
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![]() | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 |