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Rays extend hot stretch with 5-4 win over Rangers

Brandon Lowe’s two-run performance propelled Tampa Bay to its fifth straight series victory at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Tampa Bay's Jonathan Aranda (62) celebrates with second baseman Brandon Lowe and third baseman Junior Caminero after their victory on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Brandon Lowe of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates his solo home run on the base paths in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images/TNS)
Jun 3, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) hits a solo home run against the Texas Rangers in the eighth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Rays improved to 32-29 and have won 11 of their last 14 games following Wednesday night’s 5-4 victory.
  • Brandon Lowe went 3-for-4 with a first-inning solo homer and an RBI double in the third to drive Tampa Bay’s offense.
  • Starter Shane Baz allowed three runs over five innings to earn the win and closer Pete Fairbanks recorded his 11th save.
  • Tampa Bay’s lineup has produced 84 runs in its 14-game surge while the pitching staff has held opponents to four runs or fewer in 15 straight outings.
  • Jack Leiter (4-2, 3.66 ERA) is set to start Thursday’s series finale against the Rangers’ Ryan Pepiot (3-5, 3.21 ERA).