The Rays crushed the Mets 9-0 on June 15, 2025, to complete a sweep, led by a dominant Shane Baz and a Junior Caminero homer. Now, they face the Orioles.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
This is what a team on a mission looks like. The Tampa Bay Rays rolled into Citi Field and didn't just win—they dismantled the New York Mets, capping a dominant three-game sweep with a 9-0 thrashing on Sunday. The victory marks their 18th in the last 24 games, the best record in all of baseball since May 20, as the Rays continue their torrid climb up the AL East standings.
18 wins in the last 24 games, the best record in Major League Baseball since May 20.
The biggest story from Sunday's finale was the brilliant return to form for Shane Baz. In his most dominant outing of the season, Baz carved up the Mets lineup for six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits while striking out seven and, crucially, issuing zero walks. After working his way back from injury, this is the version of Baz the Rays have been waiting for—an ace-level arm that completely changes the complexion of the starting rotation. His performance not only secured the sweep but solidified his place as a key pillar for the stretch run.
While Baz was dealing on the mound, Junior Caminero was providing the thunder at the plate. The rookie sensation blasted a three-run homer, his team-leading 17th of the season, effectively putting the game out of reach. Caminero now paces the club with 45 RBIs, cementing himself not just as the team's primary run producer, but as one of the most feared young sluggers in the American League. Every time he steps to the plate, it feels like something big is about to happen.
This incredible run isn't just about one or two players. The sweep featured back-to-back shutouts, a testament to a pitching staff that is firing on all cylinders from the starters to the bullpen. The offense is showing patience, drawing eight walks in the finale, and getting contributions from up and down the lineup, including two RBIs from Brandon Lowe. This success is built on a sustainable model, with a farm system that remains one of MLB's deepest. With 13 new faces among the Top 30 prospects, the pipeline is as strong as ever, ensuring the Rays machine keeps churning out talent for years to come.
The celebration for the Mets sweep will be short-lived, as the stakes get even higher tonight. The Rays return home to host the Baltimore Orioles in a critical AL East showdown. With Ryan Pepiot (3-6, 3.31 ERA) getting the ball against former Ray Zach Eflin (6-2, 4.07 ERA), this series is a chance for Tampa Bay to make a major statement. After a month of playing the best baseball in the league, it's time to see how they stack up against their division rivals. Buckle up, Rays fans, this is going to be fun.
