NORTH PORT — After two days without much of either, the Rays got sharp pitching and a couple of key hits Sunday. And, thus, they also got their first win of the spring, beating the Braves 4-2.

We’re excited, we're looking at about $11 million if not north of that last year,” said Sean Walter. “So, this year we’re looking to do the same if not more.

Despite the 1 for 4 official stat line, Mayer did plenty of heavy lifting at the plate. He drove home an RBI drew a walk and hit a rope to the gap in left-center that likely would have dropped in for a base hit nine out of 10 times. Unfortunately for Mayer, Rays center fielder Chandler Simpson made a beautiful diving catch to rob Mayer.

The first full week of the 2025 MLB Spring Training season is underway for the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte.

The New York Yankees open up Spring Training play against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 (2/21/25) at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa Bay, Florida.