NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 30, 2026Hillsborough County
Tampa Bay Rays defeat San Diego Padres 5-4 in 11-inning game
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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.
Read the full story at WFLA News Channel 8Why 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”