Rays storm back with four-run seventh to edge Padres
Tampa Bay scored four times in the seventh inning, with Yandy Diaz delivering a bases-loaded single for three RBIs and Chandler Simpson adding the go-ahead hit. Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda homered for the Rays, who won their third straight game. Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo left the field on a cart with an apparent leg injury.
Tampa Bay’s late rally flipped a tight game, as the Rays capitalized on a four-run seventh inning to secure their third consecutive victory. Yandy Diaz’s bases-loaded single drove in three, while Chandler Simpson’s hit put the team ahead for good. Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda provided early power with solo homers. The Padres suffered a concerning setback when second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off with an apparent leg injury, casting a shadow over their loss.
This comeback win may bolster the Rays’ momentum in a competitive division race, while the Padres face potential roster strain if Rengifo’s injury proves serious. Fans of both teams could see shifts in lineup depth and bullpen usage. The result also highlights how late-inning execution often decides close games, affecting playoff positioning and player health narratives as the season progresses.