Rays Stumble in Miami: Pitching Woes and Defensive Blunders Lead to Defeat
Miami, Florida — The Tampa Bay Rays faced an uncharacteristic setback on a warm Friday night at loanDepot Park, suffering a 9-4 defeat against the Miami Marlins. The loss highlighted their struggles in both pitching and defense, areas where they typically excel. This game unravelled a thread of missed chances and atypical errors that proved costly for the Rays. The night began to deteriorate as Rays pitchers succumbed to control issues, issuing a season-high seven …