| Overall | After Win | After Loss | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | 9-9 | 13-9 | 13-15 |
| Game 2 | 9-9 | 12-14 | 11-13 |
| Game 3 | 10-8 | 12-11 | 14-12 |
| Game 4 | 0-1 | 1-3 | 0-3 |
| Overall | After Win | After Loss | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | 10-8 | 13-14 | 13-10 |
| Game 2 | 9-9 | 14-12 | 15-9 |
| Game 3 | 9-8 | 12-16 | 13-8 |
| Game 4 | 2-0 | 1-2 | 3-1 |
Tampa Bay @ Houston Game Overview
TB vs HOURecords
TB vs HOUHead To Head
Win / Loss
5-5 Even
Over / Under
2-8-0
| Date | Home | Result | ML | O/U | TB Starter (IP) | HOU Starter (IP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, '25 | TB |
8 - 4
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TB +145 | o8.0 | T. Bradley (6.0) | H. Brown (5.0) |
| May 20, '25 | TB |
3 - 2
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TB -130 | u9.0 | Z. Littell (5.0) | B. Walter (5.0) |
| May 19, '25 | TB |
4 - 3
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HOU +126 | u9.0 | R. Pepiot (6.0) | C. Gordon (5.1) |
| Aug 14, '24 | TB |
2 - 1
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HOU -123 | u7.5 | Z. Littell (5.0) | R. Blanco (6.0) |
| Aug 13, '24 | TB |
3 - 2
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HOU -120 | u7.5 | S. Baz (7.0) | Y. Kikuchi (5.2) |
| Aug 12, '24 | TB |
6 - 1
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HOU -122 | u7.5 | T. Bradley (4.1) | F. Valdez (5.2) |
| Aug 04, '24 | HOU |
1 - 0
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TB +135 | u8.5 | H. Bigge (0.2) | S. Arrighetti (6.0) |
| Aug 03, '24 | HOU |
6 - 1
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TB +133 | u8.0 | Z. Littell (5.2) | R. Blanco (5.0) |
| Aug 02, '24 | HOU |
3 - 2
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HOU -156 | u7.5 | S. Baz (5.1) | Y. Kikuchi (5.2) |
| Jul 30, '23 | HOU |
8 - 2
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TB +100 | o9.5 | Z. Littell (5.0) | B. Bielak (5.0) |
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Last Meeting ( May 21, 2025 ) Houston 4, Tampa Bay 8
The Tampa Bay Rays are hoping right-hander Shane Baz can finish the month of May better than the way it started.
Baz (4-3, 4.94 ERA) is scheduled to take the mound Thursday evening in the opener of a four-game series at Houston.
Baz won his most recent outing after allowing one run and four hits over 5 2/3 innings of a 3-1 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays last Saturday.
"Early on, the strike zone was a little bit of a struggle for him. He couldn't get into a rhythm," Rays manager Kevin Cash said of Baz's last start. "Sometimes, you've just got to deal with it and bare down and find a way to navigate through at-bats, and make some pitches and trust your defense."
Baz had gone 0-3 in his first four starts in May with a 9.61 ERA, a distinct turnaround after he started the season 3-0 in five April starts, sporting a tidy 2.45 ERA.
He's hoping to follow up the performance by teammate Drew Rasmussen on Wednesday.
Rasmussen blanked the visiting Minnesota Twins on one hit over six innings in the 5-0 victory, the seventh win in the past eight games for Tampa Bay.
It was the second shutout in the past four games for the Rays and the third in the past 11 contests.
The Astros ran their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 5-3 win against the visiting Athletics on Wednesday afternoon.
Victor Caratini had a tie-breaking two-run single in the seventh inning and Zach Dezenzo singled, homered and scored twice for the Astros.
Houston improved to 20-10 at home.
Houston manager Joe Espada announced Wednesday that he planned to start rookie right-hander Ryan Gusto (3-2, 4.58) in the series opener Thursday.
Six of Gusto's 12 appearances this season have been as a starter. He most recently went 4 1/3 innings against the Seattle Mariners last Friday, allowing two runs and four hits without a decision in the 5-3 loss.
He had moved into the starting rotation last week when left-hander Brandon Walter was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land and Ronel Blanco developed elbow problems, which will require season-ending surgery.
Blanco, who threw a no-hitter against the Blue Jays last season, was 3-4 with a 4.10 ERA and 48 strikeouts in 48 1/3 innings this season.
"As a team and as the leader of this team, I have to keep these guys focused on the goal," Espada said. "We're still the best team in the (AL) West, and (after) this news, we have to pick each other up, find someone who can come up and step up and pick these innings up."
Houston could be without first baseman Christian Walker, who departed the game Wednesday after getting hit on the right hand by a 96 mph fastball, although after the game Walker said he "should be good to go."
Mauricio Dubon would likely take Walker's place after subbing for him Wednesday.
Brandon Lowe enters on an 11-game hitting streak for the Rays.
--Field Level Media
TB vs HOUInjury report
Tampa Bay's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Walls | SS | Sixty Day IL - Groin( Sep 16, '25) | Sep 16, '25 | |
| The Tampa Bay Rays transferred INF Taylor Walls from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left groin strain. | ||||
| J. DeLuca | CF | Sixty Day IL - Hamstring( Sep 12, '25) | Sep 12, '25 | |
| The Tampa Bay Rays transferred OF Jonny DeLuca to the 60-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. | ||||
| B. Van Belle | RP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Sep 08, '25) | Sep 08, '25 | |
| The Tampa Bay Rays transferred RHP Brian Van Belle to the 60-day injured list due to elbow inflammation. | ||||
| S. Fairchild | RF | Sixty Day IL - Oblique( Aug 20, '25) | Aug 20, '25 | |
| The Tampa Bay Rays transferred OF Stuart Fairchild to the 60-day injured list with a right oblique strain. | ||||
| H. Bigge | RP | Sixty Day IL - Lat( Jul 16, '25) | Jul 16, '25 | |
| The Tampa Bay Rays transferred RHP Hunter Bigge from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a right lat strain. | ||||
| M. Rodriguez | RP | Sixty Day IL - Forearm( Jun 21, '25) | Jun 21, '25 | |
| The Tampa Bay Rays transferred RHP Manuel Rodríguez from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right forearm strain. | ||||
| S. McClanahan | SP | Sixty Day IL - Triceps( Apr 25, '25) | Apr 25, '25 | |
| The Tampa Bay Rays transferred LHP Shane McClanahan to the 60-day injured list due to triceps nerve irritation. | ||||
| A. Faedo | RP | Sixty Day IL - Shoulder( Apr 17, '25) | Apr 17, '25 | |
| The Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Alex Faedo on the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. | ||||
| N. Lavender | RP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Feb 11, '25) | Feb 11, '25 | |
| The Tampa Bay Rays placed LHP Nate Lavender on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from an internal brace procedure on his left elbow. | ||||
Houston's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Ort | RP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Sep 18, '25) | Sep 18, '25 | |
| The Houston Astros placed RHP Kaleb Ort on the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. | ||||
| L. Garcia | SP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Sep 11, '25) | Sep 11, '25 | |
| The Houston Astros transferred RHP Luis Garcia to the 60-day injured list. | ||||
| J. Rooney | SP | Sixty Day IL - Concussion / Nasal( Sep 02, '25) | Sep 02, '25 | |
| The Houston Astros transferred LHP John Rooney to the 60-day injured list with a left elbow inflammation. | ||||
| B. Walter | RP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Aug 21, '25) | Aug 21, '25 | |
| The Houston Astros transferred LHP Brandon Walter to the 60-day injured list with a left elbow inflammation. | ||||
| B. Rodgers | 2B | Sixty Day IL - Oblique( Jul 19, '25) | Jul 19, '25 | |
| The Houston Astros placed INF Brendan Rodgers on the 60-day injured list with a left oblique strain. | ||||
| Z. Dezenzo | RF | Sixty Day IL - Hand( Jul 10, '25) | Jul 10, '25 | |
| The Houston Astros placed INF Zach Dezenzo on the 60-day injured list with a left hand inflammation. | ||||
| P. Leon | RF | Sixty Day IL - Knee( Jun 23, '25) | Jun 23, '25 | |
| The Houston Astros transferred OF Pedro León to the 60-day injured list due to a Grade 1 MCL strain. | ||||
| R. Blanco | SP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( May 31, '25) | May 31, '25 | |
| The Houston Astros transferred RHP Ronel Blanco to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow inflammation. | ||||
| H. Wesneski | RP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( May 19, '25) | May 19, '25 | |
| The Houston Astros transferred RHP Hayden Wesneski to the 60-day injured list from the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. | ||||
TB vs HOU Starters Recent Games
Shane Baz (R)Last 5
Win / Loss
2-3
ERA
7.82
Avg. IP
5.0
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Date
Score
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Line | O/U | IP | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR | PIT | P/IP | GB:FB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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May 24, '25
TB 3 - TOR 1
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W -108 | u8.0 | 5.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 82 | 14.5 | 8.0 |
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May 18, '25
MIA 5 - TB 1
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L -155 | u9.0 | 6.0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 96 | 16.0 | 11.0 |
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May 13, '25
TOR 9 - TB 11
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W +128 | o8.0 | 4.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 86 | 18.4 | 0.0 |
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May 07, '25
TB 0 - PHI 7
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L +149 | u8.5 | 3.1 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 83 | 24.9 | 6.0 |
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May 01, '25
TB 2 - KC 8
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L -159 | o8.5 | 5.2 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 93 | 16.4 | 1.0 |
| Last 5 Avg. | 5.0 | 6.8 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 88.0 | 18.0 | 5.2 |
Last Vs Houston
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Date
Score
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Line | O/U | IP | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR | PIT | P/IP | GB:FB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Aug 13, '24
TB 2 - HOU 3
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L +111 | u7.5 | 7.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 97 | 13.9 | 0.6 |
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Aug 02, '24
HOU 3 - TB 2
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L +143 | u7.5 | 5.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80 | 15.0 | 0.6 |
| Last 2 Avg. | 6.0 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 88.5 | 14.4 | 0.6 |
Ryan Gusto (R)Last 5
Win / Loss
0-0
ERA
5.82
Avg. IP
4.1
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Date
Score
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Line | O/U | IP | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR | PIT | P/IP | GB:FB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
May 23, '25
HOU 3 - SEA 5
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W +107 | u8.5 | 4.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 79 | 18.2 | 1.5 |
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May 12, '25
HOU 5 - KC 7
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W +110 | o8.0 | 2.1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 68 | 29.1 | 3.0 |
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Apr 29, '25
HOU 6 - DET 4
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L +102 | o8.0 | 4.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 90 | 20.8 | 1.5 |
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Apr 23, '25
HOU 3 - TOR 1
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L +101 | u8.0 | 5.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 80 | 14.1 | 1.7 |
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Apr 18, '25
HOU 6 - SD 4
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L +161 | o8.5 | 5.0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 13.6 | 2.0 |
| Last 5 Avg. | 4.1 | 5.4 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 77.0 | 19.2 | 1.9 |
Last Vs Tampa Bay
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Date
Score
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Line | O/U | IP | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR | PIT | P/IP | GB:FB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Gusto has not played against TB Rays. | ||||||||||||