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NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 30, 2026Hillsborough

Tampa Bay Rays defeat San Diego Padres 5-4 in 11-inning game

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Sunday, completing a three-game series sweep. The game was decided in the 11th inning following a ninth-inning game-tying home run by Jonny DeLuca.

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Why It Matters

This result concludes a three-game professional baseball series between the Tampa Bay Rays and the San Diego Padres.

Key Facts

  • The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the San Diego Padres with a final score of 5-4.
  • The game concluded in the 11th inning.
  • Jonny DeLuca hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning to tie the game.
  • Jorge Mateo hit the single that drove in the winning run.
  • The victory completed a three-game sweep of the series by the Tampa Bay Rays.

Who's Mentioned

personJunior Caminero“Rays player who hit a 440-foot home run”personJorge Mateo“Rays player who hit the winning run”organizationSan Diego Padres“Losing baseball team”personJonny DeLuca“Rays player who hit a game-tying home run”personMason Miller“Padres pitcher who allowed the tying home run”organizationTampa Bay Rays“Winning baseball team”personFernando Tatis Jr.“Padres player who was ejected from the game”