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    Rays’ Ryan Pepiot allows three homers in another loss to Braves

    By Marc Topkin,

    2024-06-15
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    Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot reacts after giving up a solo home run to the Braves' Matt Olson in the fifth inning Saturday in Atlanta. [ JOHN BAZEMORE | AP ]

    ATLANTA — Ryan Pepiot battled the heat and the Braves quite impressively into the fifth inning Saturday, while protecting a one-run lead.

    But that all changed quickly, and loudly, during a four-batter sequence as the Braves hit three home runs and went on to beat the Rays 9-2.

    The loss was the Rays’ second straight to open a nine-game, 10-day road trip, dropping their record to 33-38 and furthering their hold on last place in the American League East.

    With a three-run homer by Austin Riley off Garrett Cleavinger in the seventh, Rays pitchers allowed four for the day, pushing their majors-most total...

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