Despite scoring nine runs, the Rays lost due to poor pitching performances. Englert, Boyle, and Baker allowed only one run in their 5.1 innings. However, Taj Bradley faltered in the second inning, giving up a home run after a clean first. The Rays regained the lead in the fifth with a single by Josh Lowe. Yet Kevin Kelly, after a struggling July, allowed six runs in only one-third of an inning, which ultimately cost the team the game despite a strong offensive showing.
No matter how well everyone else does their job, two shaky pitchers throwing two terrible innings can lose a game for you.
The Rays managed to regain the lead in the fifth inning, starting with Josh Lowe's single that scored one run.
In July, Kevin Kelly's performance has been a mess, culminating in six runs allowed in just one-third of an inning.
The Rays offense managed nine runs, which should typically be enough for a win, but pitching struggles undermined that effort.
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