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Rays Dominate Astros with Four Home Runs to Secure Series Win

Tampa Bay's power surge and Taj Bradley's strong outing offset Isaac Paredes' two homers for Houston in an 8-4 victory.

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Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz throws out Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Díaz at first base on a slow grouynd ball during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 21: Yainer Diaz #21 of the Houston Astros attempts to tag Jonathan Aranda #62 of the Tampa Bay Rays at home during the first inning of a game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on May 21, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Houston Astros 8-4 in the series finale, clinching the three-game set at M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.
  • Tampa Bay hit four home runs off Houston’s Hunter Brown, including back-to-back blasts by Josh Lowe and Brandon Lowe, and Curtis Mead's first of the season.
  • Rays starter Taj Bradley earned the win with six innings of two-run ball, striking out seven and improving his record to 4-3.
  • Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes hit two home runs and drove in three runs, accounting for all of Houston's early scoring.
  • Yandy Díaz sealed the Rays' win with a three-run homer in the eighth inning, capping a standout offensive performance in his 800th career game.