Rays look to sweep series against Mets
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After Sunday’s miserable 9-0 loss to the Rays marked their first time getting swept all year, the Mets are finally facing something resembling adversity.
New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty is now dealing with a groin injury that popped up during Sunday's game.
Danny Jansen hit a two-run homer to cap Tampa Bay’s six-run sixth inning and the Rays came back to beat the Mets 7-5 and snap New York’s six-game winning streak.
“They’re a very talented team,” said Rays manager Kevin Cash, noting, among strengths, the power provided by Tampa’s Pete Alonso, Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo.
NEW YORK - The Tampa Bay Rays scored six runs in the top of the sixth inning to spoil a solid outing from Clay Holmes and beat the New York Mets 7-5 at Citi Fie
The New York Mets head into 10 straight games against NL East rival Atlanta and Philadelphia after getting swept in a series for the first time this season.
After an inconsistent start, the Rays in recent weeks have shown a dynamic, diversified offense that also has ranked among the majors’ best. “There’s a lot of potential with this offense, a lot of capabilities,” manager Kevin Cash said.