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Jax's Near-Perfect Start Crumbles | Tampa Bay Rays News
Griffin Jax nearly threw a masterpiece, striking out ten and retiring fifteen in a row before a disastrous three-batter stretch—two walks and a three-run homer—turned the tide in the Yankees’ 5-1 win. Despite the hiccup, manager Kevin Cash raved about Jax’s outing and the team’s season-high 17 strikeouts. The Rays’ pitching allowed just three hits—all homers, including two from former Ray José Caballero. Yankees ace Cam Schlittler was lights-out, throwing 8 shutout innings with 8 strikeouts and zero walks, his 100-mph fastball baffling the Rays’ bats. The loss marks the Rays’ third straight…
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