Tampa Bay Rays beat Washington Nationals 5-2 as Jonathan Aranda homered and drove in 3 runs
Jonathan Aranda homered and drove in 3 runs, while Griffin Jax worked 5 innings in the Tampa Bay Rays' win over the Washington Nationals.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 on June 19, 2026. Jonathan Aranda homered and drove in 3 runs, and Griffin Jax worked 5 innings, allowing 2 runs on 69 pitches.
Result and standings
The Tampa Bay Rays scored in 3 of 9 innings. Their largest inning was the 3rd, when they scored 3 runs. The staff held the Washington Nationals scoreless in 7 of 9 innings. The Tampa Bay Rays finished with 5 runs and a 3-run margin.
In the bottom of the 3rd, Jonathan Aranda drove in 3 runs with a home run. The play put the Tampa Bay Rays ahead to stay, 3-2.
At the close of June 19, 2026, the Tampa Bay Rays were 42-30, 2nd in the division and 3 games back.
At the plate
Jonathan Aranda went 1-for-4 with 1 run, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs. Jonny DeLuca finished 1-for-4 with 1 run, 1 home run, and 1 RBI. Taylor Walls had 1 hit in 3 at-bats with 1 RBI.
Yandy Díaz finished 2-for-4 with 1 run. Junior Caminero had 2 hits in 4 at-bats. Richie Palacios collected 1 hit across 3 at-bats with 1 run and 1 double. The Tampa Bay Rays' 10 hits came from 8 batters. They also drew 1 walk. 3 hits went for extra bases.
On the mound
Griffin Jax worked 5 innings on 69 pitches, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs, striking out 5. Across 9 innings, the Tampa Bay Rays' staff threw 126 pitches, allowed 6 hits and 2 runs, issued 0 walks, and recorded 7 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.