Rays Continue Winning Streak Against Pirates

Jake Mangum has had an impressive start to his major league career with the Tampa Bay Rays, going 7-for-8 in his first two games and contributing significantly to the team's victories over the Pittsburgh Pirates. In Tuesday's game, Mangum went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBIs, and two runs, while Shane Baz struck out a career-high 10 batters in six innings, leading the Rays to a 7-0 win. Brandon Lowe also played a key role, hitting a home run and driving in three runs. The Pirates' pitcher Thomas Harrington struggled in his debut, allowing six runs in four innings. In Monday's game, Mangum went 4-for-4 and helped the Rays to a 6-1 victory, with Drew Rasmussen pitching five scoreless innings in his return to the rotation. The Rays have now won three consecutive games, while the Pirates have fallen to a 1-4 record early in the season.