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 defeat and first home loss to an AL East foe this season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bd5101f4019ed974