Martinez’s Rough Night for Rays | Tampa Bay Rays News

Tampa Bay Rays News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Nick Martinez’s rare rough outing left the Rays reeling as he surrendered six runs in under four innings, marking his shortest start and worst performance of the season — a stark contrast to his usual deep, efficient outings. Despite feeling fine physically and mentally, Martinez struggled with control and wild pitches, while the Blue Jays capitalized with timely hits and a Kirk homer. The Rays’ offense piled up singles but couldn’t break through, ending with a season-high in hits but zero extra-base knocks. Manager Kevin Cash remained optimistic, trusting Martinez’s resilience to bounce…