Tough Day for the Rays
Hey Rays fans, tonight was a rough one
. Despite a promising start and some early fireworks from Jose Caballero, our team couldn't hold the lead and ultimately fell to the Rangers.Early Hope with Caballero's Homer
After a quiet start, Jose Caballero provided a spark in the 3rd inning with a two-run homer to left center. It felt great to see Ben Rortvedt get on base with a single, giving us hope with a brief 2-1 lead. Unfortunately, that's where the magic ended for us.The Fourth Inning Collapse
Things took a turn for the worse in the bottom of the 4th inning. The Rangers unleashed a barrage of hits, including a three-run shot from Corey Seager
. When the dust settled, they plated six runs, turning our lead into a 7-2 deficit.Rangers Pile On
The Rangers didn’t let up, adding three more runs in the 5th inning and capping it off with homers by Jonah Heim and Robbie Grossman in the 6th and 7th. Their continued aggression on the base paths and timely hitting led to a final score of 13-2.Final Thoughts
It was a tough night for our pitching staff and defense. We couldn’t find a way to stop the Rangers' relentless offense. As much as it stings to see the final score, let’s keep our heads up and remember that every game is a new opportunity. We'll bounce back!
Go Rays!
Scoreboard for Rays @ Rangers (July 7th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 19 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |