The Tampa Bay Rays are surging, winning 18 out of their last 24 games, including a recent three-game sweep of the New York Mets. Manager Kevin Cash expressed his pleasure with the team's performance, emphasizing their solid offense, defense, and pitching. Shane Baz's impressive outing bolstered the bullpen during a dominant 9-0 victory over the Mets. The Rays took control early, establishing a six-run lead by the fifth inning, highlighted by key contributions from Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero, who hit a three-run homer on Father's Day. Despite their success, Cash acknowledges the Yankees remain a formidable opponent in the American League East, stressing a focus on taking it series by series.