Rays' Martinez Dominates, Snaps Skid

0:00On April 22nd, Tampa Bay Ray shut down the Cincinnati Reds 6-1 on Wednesday, dodging a series sweep behind Ace Pitching from Nick Martinez. The right-hander, fresh-off signing a 1-year 13-million-dollar deal with the Rays this off-season, owned his old squad for 8-strong, innings, giving up just one run and fanning 5. That performance came a day after the Reds lit up Tampa Bay for 12 runs. It snapped the Rays 3-game skid while handing Cincinnati their first loss in six outings. Martinez improved to 1-1 on the year. Rays bats jumped on Red's starter, Brandon Williamson early, plating 3 in the second with walks, a single, sack fly, and another hit. Junior Caminero crushed a homer in the third and added another RBI later, while Yandy Diaz went 3-4 to drive in a run in the fifth. Spencer Steer got the Reds on the board with a double. Williamson took the loss, allowing 5 runs over 4- and a third innings with 3 strikeouts and 3 walks. Ellie De La Cruz, who in deep twice Tuesday, finished 0-3 and rookie South Stewart, managed

1:05just one hit. Rays had to face the twins Friday, withdrew Rasmussen on the hill, while Cincinnati hosts the Tigers and Andrew Abbott against Framber Valdez. Solid bounce back for Tampa Bay keeps them rolling. MLB News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the diamond.