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Rays End Losing Streak with Caballero’s First Career Grand Slam

Tampa Bay secures a narrow 5-4 victory over the Angels, fueled by early offensive success and late-game resilience.

It took until the season's 12th game for Christian Walker to draw his first walk, and he did so twice Wednesday.
Ryan Gusto will take his first turn in the Astros' rotation Saturday after Spencer Arrighetti was sidelined with a broken thumb.
TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 08: Travis d'Arnaud #25 of the Los Angeles Angels tags Jake Mangum #28 of the Tampa Bay Rays out at home plate in the ninth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 08, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***
The Angels’ Kyren Paris, center, is congratulated at home plate by teammate Tim Anderson after hitting a solo home run as Tampa Bay Rays catcher Danny Jansen, left, looks on during the second inning on Wednesday night in Tampa, Fla. Paris hit two solo homers in the Angels’ 5-4 loss. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Overview

  • José Caballero's first-inning grand slam provided the Rays with a crucial 4-0 lead, marking his first career grand slam in MLB.
  • The Angels hit four solo home runs, including two by Kyren Paris, but failed to capitalize on other scoring opportunities.
  • Yandy Díaz added a solo homer in the seventh inning, which proved to be the decisive run in the Rays' one-run victory.
  • The Rays snapped their five-game losing streak, improving their offensive execution after early-season struggles with runners in scoring position.
  • The game took place at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the Rays' temporary home due to hurricane damage at Tropicana Field.