Beckham's 3-run homer helps Rays over Astros, 9-2
Tim Beckham hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Tampa Bay Rays cruised to a 9-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Tampa Bay Rays
9
Houston Astros
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| HOU | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/27/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/26/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-10 | MLB |
| 10/24/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 4-5 | MLB |
| 10/23/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-2
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Play Result 9-2
Casali singled to center, Forsythe and Cabrera scored, Nava to second.
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Advancing On Force 9-2
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Advancing On Force 8-2
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Foul Out 7-2
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-2
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Play Result 7-2
Cabrera singled to center, Longoria scored, Forsythe to second.
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Advancing On Force 7-2
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 6-2
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Jaso singled to left, Nava scored, Kiermaier to second.
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Advancing On Force 6-2
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Cabrera hit sacrifice fly to center, Guyer scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-2
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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End Inning 9-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-2
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Play Result 9-2
González flied out to center.
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Fly Out 9-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 9-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-2
González batting
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Play Result 9-2
González hit for Tucker.
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-2
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Play Result 9-2
Altuve singled to left, Gattis to third.
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Advancing On Play 9-2
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Single 9-2
Pitch 8: in play
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Ball 9-2
Pitch 7: ball 3
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 9-2
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 9-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 9-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-2
Altuve batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-2
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Play Result 9-2
Carter struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 9-2
Pitch 8: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Ball 9-2
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 9-2
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 9-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 9-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 9-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-2
Carter batting
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Play Result 9-2
Carter hit for Castro.
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-2
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Play Result 9-2
Marisnick struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 9-2
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 9-2
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 9-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-2
Marisnick batting
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Play Result 9-2
Marisnick hit for Valbuena.
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Head to Head
Injuries
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
- Edwin Uceta Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
Jose Altuve2B27
Preston TuckerLF30
Carlos CorreaSS1
Jed Lowrie3B8
Carlos GomezCF91
Colby RasmusRF28
Evan GattisDH11
Luis Valbuena1B18
Jason CastroC18
Substitutes
Marwin GonzalezPH14
Jake MarisnickPH94
Chris CarterPH48
TB
Brandon GuyerRF24
Desmond JenningsLF8
Evan Longoria3B3
Logan ForsytheDH11
Asdrubal CabreraSS3
Tim Beckham2B9
Daniel NavaRF25
Kevin KiermaierCF93
Curt CasaliC12
Substitutes
John JasoRF28
James Loney1B28
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