Rays Complete First Season Sweep of Mets with 9-0 Win

The Tampa Bay Rays completed a dominant three-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 9-0 victory at Citi Field, marking their 18th win in 24 games and the best record in baseball since late May. Shane Baz pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and four walks while striking out six, including a key strikeout of Pete Alonso with bases loaded to end a Mets threat. Jonathan Aranda contributed significantly with a two-run double in the fifth inning, helping the Rays extend their lead, while Junior Caminero capped the scoring with a three-run homer in the ninth. The Rays' offense outmatched Mets pitching, which struggled with a season-high nine walks and allowed 24 runs in the series. Mets starter Griffin Canning was removed early after giving up six runs, four hits, and five walks in just over four innings. Tampa Bay's pitching and offensive consistency throughout the series underscored their surge as a leading team in the American League.