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Astros Edge Rays 4-3 with Jake Meyers' Go-Ahead Homer

Houston secures back-to-back road wins for the first time this season, deepening Tampa Bay's struggles at Steinbrenner Field.

Jake Meyers connects for an RBI double to drive in the Astros' first run in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Rays.
Houston Astros' Victor Caratini (17) scores behind Tampa Bay Rays catcher Danny Jansen on an RBI double by Jake Meyers during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zack Littell delivers to the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 19: Danny Jansen #19 of the Tampa Bay Rays (R) celebrates with Curtis Mead #25 after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a game against the Houston Astros at George M. Steinbrenner Field on May 19, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Jake Meyers hit a decisive solo home run in the seventh inning, breaking a 3-3 tie and lifting the Astros to victory.
  • Houston's Colton Gordon, in his second career start, pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on five hits with seven strikeouts and no walks.
  • Rays starter Ryan Pepiot gave up three runs on eight hits over six innings, keeping Tampa Bay in contention despite early struggles.
  • Tampa Bay's Jose Caballero tied the game in the sixth inning with an RBI double, but the Rays failed to capitalize on late scoring opportunities.
  • The loss dropped the Rays' home record at Steinbrenner Field to 11-18, while the Astros achieved their first consecutive road wins of the season.