Rays' Streak Meets Astros' Pitching Edge | Tampa Bay Rays News

Tampa Bay Rays News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

The Tampa Bay Rays are on an eight-game win streak, but oddsmakers aren’t backing them against the under-.500 Houston Astros—and here’s why: Nick Martinez has been struggling lately, giving up at least three earned runs in four of his last five starts, while the Astros have been crushing right-handed pitching. Spencer Arrighetti’s recent rough outings mask solid underlying stats, and if he finds his rhythm, Houston’s got a real shot. Plus, the Rays’ road power woes—especially against righties—could be the undoing of their hot streak. The numbers say the Astros are the smarter play. Listen in…