Overview
- Jake Meyers hit a decisive solo home run in the seventh inning, breaking a 3-3 tie and lifting the Astros to victory.
- Houston's Colton Gordon, in his second career start, pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on five hits with seven strikeouts and no walks.
- Rays starter Ryan Pepiot gave up three runs on eight hits over six innings, keeping Tampa Bay in contention despite early struggles.
- Tampa Bay's Jose Caballero tied the game in the sixth inning with an RBI double, but the Rays failed to capitalize on late scoring opportunities.
- The loss dropped the Rays' home record at Steinbrenner Field to 11-18, while the Astros achieved their first consecutive road wins of the season.