Rays Rally with Six-Run Sixth, End Mets Six-Game Win Streak at Citi Field

The Tampa Bay Rays staged a remarkable comeback against the New York Mets at Citi Field, overcoming a 5-1 deficit after five innings to win 7-5. Mets starter Clay Holmes had a strong outing, allowing just one run in five innings before leaving the game, but the Mets' bullpen faltered as Paul Blackburn gave up four runs and was replaced by Max Kranick, who allowed a go-ahead two-run homer to Danny Jansen during a six-run sixth inning for the Rays. Despite multiple chances to rally, including bases-loaded situations in the seventh and eighth innings, the Mets failed to score, with key outs recorded by Rays relievers Edwin Uceta and Pete Fairbanks, who secured his 13th save. The Mets’ offense, led by Starling Marte’s three RBIs, was unable to overcome the bullpen collapse, and all runs scored against the Rays starter Taj Bradley were unearned. This loss snapped the Mets’ six-game winning streak and marked their first home defeat since late May. The Rays demonstrated resilience and capitalized on Mets’ bullpen struggles to secure a critical victory in the American League East matchup.