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Rays Overpower Astros 8-4 as Hunter Brown’s Dominance Falters

Tampa Bay clinches the series finale with a home run barrage, snapping Brown’s stellar season-long momentum.

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)
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)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 21: Hunter Brown #58 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch during the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on May 21, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 21: Hunter Brown #58 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch during the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays 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 rubber game at Steinbrenner Field, sealing the series victory.
  • Astros starter Hunter Brown allowed three home runs over two innings, raising his ERA from 1.43 to 2.04 and marking his messiest outing of the season.
  • Josh Lowe, Brandon Lowe, and Yandy Díaz led Tampa Bay’s offensive surge with key home runs, including Díaz’s eighth-inning insurance blast off Forrest Whitley.
  • Isaac Paredes continued his hot streak for Houston, hitting his fifth home run in nine games to give the Astros an early lead in the first inning.
  • The loss highlights Houston’s struggles with pitching consistency and offensive depth, compounded by the continued absence of star slugger Yordan Álvarez due to injury.