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Pregame analysis and predictions of the Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB game to be played on May 20, 2025 on ESPN.

Houston's top three leverage relievers make a 4-3 lead against Tampa Bay stand for final three innings to get the win in series opener.

The 3-3 tie held until just a half-inning later, when Jake Meyers (3) hit a go-ahead and eventual game-winning solo home run off Rays reliever Manuel Rodriguez (0-2, 2.53) Bryan King (2-0, 1.31) earned the win with 1 1 ⁄ 3 innings of scoreless ball. Bryan Abreu and Josh Hader (12 saves) closed it out.

The first four innings of this game were all Astros. The Rays meanwhile had pretty much no offense. Houston’s starter Colton Gordon gave up a leadoff hit to Yandy Diaz, and then proceeded to mow down Rays hitters.

The Astros were saved by their outstanding bullpen once again on Monday night. The trio of Bryan King, Bryan Abreu and Josh Hader combined for 3 2/3 scoreless innings to secure a 4-3 win over the Rays at George M.

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