Tampa Bay Rays Complete Three-Game Sweep Over San Diego Padres in Extra Innings
The Tampa Bay Rays secured a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres in an 11-inning game. Jonny DeLuca's late home run tied the score in the ninth inning, and Jorge Mateo provided the game-winning hit in the 11th, completing…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 30, 2026 — The Tampa Bay Rays have completed a three-game sweep against the San Diego Padres following an 11-inning contest that concluded with a 5-4 victory for the Rays. The decisive game saw key plays late in regulation and in extra innings to secure the win and the series sweep.
The momentum shifted late in the ninth inning when Tampa Bay’s Jonny DeLuca hit a home run, tying the score at 4-4 and preventing the Padres from taking the lead. This crucial hit extended the game into extra innings, providing an opportunity for the Rays to clinch the series.
The game remained tied until the 11th inning. Jorge Mateo delivered the game-winning hit for the Tampa Bay Rays, scoring the decisive run to end the game 5-4. This hit marked the culmination of the series and secured the sweep for the Rays over the Padres.
Further details regarding the specific pitchers involved in the ninth-inning tie or the eleventh-inning winning run were not provided in the summary. The duration of the 11-inning game was not specified. The summary did not include information on the initial scoring plays that led to the 4-4 tie before DeLuca’s home run. The final score reflects the intensity of the matchup, with both teams competing closely until the very end of the eleventh inning.
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