Baz delivers a five-strike performance, propelling Rays to a dominant 9-0 victory, marking their initial three-game series triumph over the Mets this season.
Taking a Bash at the Mets:
Shane Baz and the Tampa Bay Rays Show the Mets Who's Boss, Securing Another Sweep
In NYC, Shane Baz, backed by his fellow Rays' relief crew, tossed a five-hit shutout, securing a jaw-dropping 9-0 victory over the Mets and completing a series sweep for the first time this season against their rivals.
Baz (6-3) wound up the Mets hitless in 12 plate appearances with baserunners, permitting only three hits and a season-high four walks, while striking out six. He exhibited a career-high 106 pitches, fashioning a masterful performance on the hill.
The Rays' offensive onslaught began when Jonathan Aranda lashed a two-run double in the fifth off Max Kranick, essentially putting the game to bed for Tampa Bay. The Mets' pitchers walked a staggering nine batters, leading to their most one-sided loss this season and marking the first series sweep since the Mets endured a similar fate in Seattle last August.
Kameron Misner, Danny Jansen, and Jake Mangum posted RBIs before Junior Caminero blasted a three-run homer in the ninth against Ryne Stanek.
Griffin Canning (6-3) was roughed up, conceding six runs, four hits, a season-high five walks over 4 1/3 innings. Canning's last five starts have netted him a 6.75 ERA, following an exceptional 2.47 ERA in his first nine starts.
A crucial moment emerged when Baz whiffed Pete Alonso to leave the bases loaded during the third inning.
After being ousted from 23 series prior to this one, the Mets are gearing up for a long trip to Atlanta on June 16, where they will encounter LHP David Peterson (5-2, 2.49 ERA).
Returning home on June 18, the Rays welcome the Baltimore Orioles, with RHP Ryan Pepiot (3-6, 3.31 ERA) getting the start.
Sources:
1 - AP News2 - Baseball Reference3 - FanGraphs4 - ESPN
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In Toronto, sports enthusiasts and baseball fans will find news about the Rays' impressive performance against the Mets. Shane Baz, a key player, pitched a masterful game, securing a shutout with five hits and striking out six batters. Meanwhile, in the arts scene, those interested in news may notice a talk about the impact of sports achievements in NYC's cultural narrative. Finally, with the Mets moving on to Atlanta, arts communities there might explore the potential of sports-themed exhibits to engage fans during the series against the LHP David Peterson.
