The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Saturday night, with Richie Palacios and Victor Mesa Jr. providing key offense. Palacios drives in runs with a two-run single in the sixth inning, and Mesa Jr. hits a home run as Tampa Bay takes the lead late. The Rays bullpen then protects the advantage through the remainder of the game, holding Seattle at two runs.
Griffin Jax is originally scheduled to start for Tampa Bay, but he is removed hours before first pitch due to discomfort in his right elbow. Casey Legumina is named to start in his place. Multiple relief pitchers are used during the game, with Tampa Bay deploying seven bullpen arms, as reflected across reports.
