Rays Win Fourth Straight as Baz Ends Losing Streak vs Mariners

Shane Baz ended an eight-game losing streak by pitching six scoreless innings, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 10-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners and marking the Rays' fourth straight win. Nick Fortes hit an early three-run homer and scored three times, while Tristan Gray and Yandy Díaz contributed a solo homer and a two-run double, respectively. The Rays collected 13 hits in total, with Junior Caminero and Jake Mangum each recording three hits. Mariners starter Luis Castillo allowed five runs over four innings, and Seattle's only runs came from pinch-hitter Leo Rivas' two-run homer in the ninth. The Rays moved to within 4 1/2 games of the Mariners for the last AL playoff spot, with Seattle holding a slim lead over Texas for the final wild card. Baz's performance was pivotal in escaping a sixth-inning jam and securing his first win since June 26, highlighting a recent pitching surge that has helped Tampa Bay remain competitive in the playoff race despite low odds.