Rays Rally Behind Key RBI from John Gianutsos in 3-1 Win over Yankees

Thomas F struck out 12 batters as the right-handed pitcher led Rays – NS Majors Spring past Yankees 3-1 on Monday at North Shore – Double Day Field. Thomas F allowed two hits and one run over four and two-thirds innings while walking two, setting the tone for a pitching-heavy contest.

The pitching battle was fierce on both sides: Rays – NS Majors Spring pitchers totaled 15 strikeouts while Yankees recorded 11. A passed ball in the bottom of the second accounted for the Yankees’ lone run.

The decisive rally came in the top of the third, when singles by Logan K, Nicholas B and John G produced the three runs that put Rays ahead 3-1. John G delivered a timely RBI single in that sequence, driving in the run that completed the inning’s scoring and giving the team a lead it would not relinquish.

On the bump for Yankees, J started and worked two innings, surrendering one hit and no runs while striking out five and issuing three walks. Keegan J threw one inning of scoreless relief for Rays – NS Majors Spring, allowing no hits while striking out two.

Keegan J and Thomas F each collected two hits for Rays – NS Majors Spring. Nicholas B, Logan K, and John G each drove in one run for the winners. Trevor F and Keegan J swiped multiple bases, and the defense was flawless — Rays handled every play without an error, with Keegan J logging the most chances in the field (13).

For the Yankees, Colton and J each recorded one hit, and the club turned one double play. Yankees also committed no errors; B had the most chances in the field for them with one.

John G. Strikes out, 2025-06-16

John G. Strikes out, 2025-06-16

John G. RBI Single, Thomas F. Scores, 2025-06-16