Martinez pitches Rays past Guardians 1-0 for their 6th straight win
Nick Martinez pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning, Jonathan Aranda drove in the game's only run for the third straight game, and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 to extend their winning streak to six games. The Rays improved to 13-1 against American League opponents this season. Cleveland's Travis Bazzana went 0 for 2 with two walks in his major league debut. The Guardians have lost four in a row and five of their last six.
- ▪Nick Martinez allowed just three hits over 7.2 innings and earned the win against the Guardians.
- ▪Jonathan Aranda recorded an RBI for the third consecutive game to provide the Rays' only run.
- ▪The Rays improved to 13-1 against AL teams, matching the best start by several historic clubs.
- ▪Travis Bazzana, the 2024 top draft pick, made his MLB debut with two walks and no hits.
- ▪Cleveland has lost four straight games and five of their last six contests.
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