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Former United South Panther Marco Raya throws two scoreless innings for Twins in Houston
By Ryan Bailey at KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo native Marco Raya of the Minnesota Twins was in Houston, coming out of the bullpen for the second outing of his major-league career.Raya entered the game at Daikin Park in the bottom of the seventh inning, surrendering a base hit to Yordan Alvarez before recording a f...
Key takeaway (KGNS) - Laredo native Marco Raya of the Minnesota Twins was in Houston, coming out of the bullpen for the second outing of his major-league career.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The performance of Marco Raya, a former United South Panther, in his second major-league outing is a point of pride for the Laredo community. His ability to navigate a challenging situation in the seventh inning, striking out a batter after a close call was upheld upon review, demonstrates the skill and composure he developed during his time in local baseball. Raya's success with the Minnesota Twins also reflects positively on the baseball programs in Laredo's schools, highlighting the potential for young athletes from the area to compete at the highest level. As Raya continues his major-league career, his progress will likely be closely followed by fans in Laredo, who will be eager to see how he builds on this promising start. The city's sports enthusiasts will be watching to see if Raya can become a regular contributor to the Twins' bullpen, and his achievements may inspire a new generation of baseball players in the Laredo area.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo native Marco Raya of the Minnesota Twins was in Houston, coming out of the bullpen for the second outing of his major-league career.Raya entered the game at Daikin Park in the bottom of the seventh inning, surrendering a base hit to Yordan Alvarez before recording a f...
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