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Marlins and Rays Prepare for Citrus Bowl Finale with Series Tied

The Florida rivals are set to conclude their series Sunday with Shane Baz facing Cal Quantrill after splitting the first two games.

Taj Bradley #45 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches against the Miami Marlins in the first inning of the game at loanDepot park on May 16, 2025, in Miami, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images North America/TNS)
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May 13, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz (11) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
Apr 20, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough (86) during the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Miami Marlins claimed a 9-4 victory in Game 1 on Friday, led by Connor Norby’s three-run double in the fourth inning.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays evened the series on Saturday with a 4-0 shutout, bolstered by Drew Rasmussen’s six scoreless innings.
  • Tampa Bay has historically dominated this matchup, winning 26 of the last 31 meetings since 2018, including six straight season series.
  • Sunday’s finale will feature Rays starter Shane Baz, who has a 5.02 ERA this season, against Marlins right-hander Cal Quantrill, holding a 7.00 ERA.
  • Rays rookie Chandler Simpson exited Saturday’s game due to an injury sustained at the plate but is reportedly doing well, according to manager Kevin Cash.