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NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 13, 2026Hillsborough County

Tampa Bay Rays defeat Houston Astros 14-4 to complete three-game series sweep

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The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Houston Astros 14-4 on Sunday, completing a three-game series sweep with four home runs, including two hit by Jonathan Aranda.

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Why It Matters

The game concluded a three-game series between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros.

Key Facts

  • The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 14-4.
  • The victory completed a three-game series sweep for the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • Freddy Peralta pitched five hitless innings.
  • Jonathan Aranda hit two of the Tampa Bay Rays' four home runs.
  • The game took place on Sunday.

Who's Mentioned

PersonNick Fortes“Player who hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning.”PersonNelson Velázquez“Player who added his sixth home run.”PersonGriffin Jax“Rays RHP scheduled to start Tuesday.”PersonRonel Blanco“Astros pitcher.”PersonBrody Hopkins“Relief pitcher making his major league debut for the Rays.”PersonFreddy Peralta“Pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays who pitched five hitless innings.”PersonVictor Mesa Jr.“Tampa Bay Rays player with three hits and a two-run triple.”PersonJeremy Peña“Astros shortstop who dropped a pop-up.”PersonEnyel De Los Santos“Astros pitcher who gave up a home run to Jonathan Aranda.”locationST. PETERSBURG“City in Florida where the game took place.”locationHouston“City associated with the Astros.”OrganizationHouston Astros“Baseball team that lost the game.”PersonNick Allen“Player who hit his third home run.”PersonChandler Simpson“Tampa Bay Rays player who batted in a run via groundout.”PersonCasey Legumina“Pitcher who surrendered back-to-back home runs.”PersonRichie Palacios“Tampa Bay Rays player who hit his 10th home run.”PersonHunter Brown“Astros RHP scheduled to start Tuesday.”PersonHayden Wesneski“Astros pitcher who gave up seven runs.”PersonJonathan Aranda“Tampa Bay Rays player who hit two home runs.”OrganizationTampa Bay Rays“Baseball team that won the game.”PersonIsaac Paredes“Player who hit a two-run homer for Houston's first hit.”