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Tampa Bay defeated Arizona 6–1 on June 26 at Tropicana Field, with the Rays' offense delivering two home runs and six RBIs despite recording just six hits overall. The matchup fell slightly under the Vegas total of 8.5 runs, as Arizona managed eight hits but converted minimal scoring opportunities, posting a .695 OPS and striking out four times. Tampa Bay's pitching proved the decisive factor: the bullpen allowed just one earned run across the game while recording four strikeouts, and Arizona's starter was tagged for all six Rays runs on six hits with a 4.31 ERA. The Diamondbacks' defense remained clean with no errors, but their offensive futility—only one RBI despite the hit total—highlighted a troubling efficiency problem at the plate. Arizona's inability to generate run support from its modest offensive output underscores a persistent vulnerability that could compound if the team's starting rotation continues surrendering bulk damage early in games.