Overview
- Ryan Pepiot delivered six strong innings for the Rays, allowing only three hits and one run while striking out three.
- Brandon Lowe hit his fourth home run of the season, helping Tampa Bay establish an early lead in the third inning.
- Chandler Simpson made a highlight-reel defensive play, robbing Manny Machado of a home run in the seventh inning.
- The Padres broke their 30-inning scoreless streak in the sixth inning but managed only five hits in the game.
- Pete Fairbanks secured his fifth save of the season, closing out the Rays’ season-best fourth consecutive win.