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Rays Fall Behind After 13 Strikeouts in Game 3
Tampa Bay drops a 3-2 decision to Cleveland and trails 2-1 in the series following a night of frequent whiffs at the plate.
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Contact Team Struggles at the Plate
Tampa Bay batters struck out 13 times in their 3-2 loss, with Junior Caminero accounting for four of those. The Rays entered the postseason after recording the fewest strikeouts in the majors during the regular season. They managed just three hits overall and went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position, leaving them at 6-for-35 in that category across six playoff games.
Key Contributions Fall Short
Chandler Simpson delivered a two-run triple, yet the offense could not overcome the pitching matchup. In the eighth inning, a lengthy at-bat ended with a strikeout on a 98 mph fastball. The team now sits in a 2-1 hole in the best-of-seven series.
Focus Turns to Adjustments
Caminero noted the need to make changes ahead of the next contest. Teammates pointed to strong opposing pitching that kept the ball over the plate and mixed locations effectively. The group stressed that swings remain solid and emphasized the importance of putting the ball in play moving forward.
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