# Tampa Bay Rays MLB series

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tampa-bay-rays-mlb-series
> Updated: 2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

In early July 2026 the Tampa Bay Rays were slated to face the Houston Astros in a scheduled MLB series. By the end of the month the Rays were preparing for a home game against the Chicago White Sox, entering the matchup with a 64‑44 record and a 3.69 team ERA. The preview highlighted starting pitchers Nick Martinez for Tampa Bay and Erick Fedde for Chicago, as well as key offensive contributors such as Jonathan Aranda for the Rays. The series continued later in July, and on July 31 the White Sox opened a three‑game set at Tropicana Field with a 6–1 victory. Erick Fedde (6‑6) allowed one run over five innings, while Nick Martinez (10‑3) surrendered six runs, including four home runs by Miguel Vargas, Andrew Benintendi, Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery. Junior Caminero hit the Rays’ lone run. The win moved the White Sox to 13‑12 for July and left the Rays atop the AL East with a 15‑12 division record, extending the narrative of the Rays’ strong season performance against Chicago.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: Chicago White Sox defeat Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 with four homers

Chicago White Sox beat Tampa Bay Rays 6‑1 on July 31, 2026, hitting four homers (Vargas, Benintendi, Murakami, Montgomery) as Erick Fedde limited the Rays’ starter Nick Martinez.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chicago-white-sox-travel-to-tampa-bay-rays-for-july-31-game-preview

### 2026-07-04: Tampa Bay Rays take on Houston Astros in MLB series

Tampa Bay Rays (52‑34) host Houston Astros (44‑47) on July 5, 2026; Rays favored despite recent loss, with Yandy Diaz and Yordan Alvarez highlighted.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tampa-bay-rays-take-on-houston-astros-in-mlb-series

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