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Rays’ Six-Game Surge Lifts Team to .500 in 7-2 Win Over Twins

The Rays returned to .500 for the first time in a month after a 7-2 win powered by homers from Jonathan Aranda, Danny Jansen, a six-inning shutout start from Zack Littell.

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May 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan (41) delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Guardians in the fourth inning during game one of a doubleheader at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Tampa Bay opened the series with a 7-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins Monday at George M. Steinbrenner Field, extending their winning streak to six games.
  • Jonathan Aranda’s three-run homer in the sixth inning broke a scoreless tie and Danny Jansen added a two-run shot in the eighth.
  • Zack Littell allowed three hits over six shutout innings to earn his first win after a five-start winless stretch.
  • Brandon Lowe went 2-for-4, extending his hitting streak to nine games as he continued to anchor the lineup.
  • The victory improved the Rays to 27-26, marking their first return to .500 since April 29 after sweeping the Blue Jays and topping Minnesota.