Jonny DeLuca’s 2-run single completes Rays’ rally for win over Orioles to avoid sweep

In a key moment in Monday night's game, pinch-hitter Jonny DeLuca delivered a two-run single in the seventh inning, propelling the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles and preventing a four-game sweep. The Rays' rally included three home runs from Yandy Díaz, Ryan Vilade, and Jorge Mateo, with Mateo's two-run shot in the fourth inning putting the team in the lead.

Coby Mayo's 468-foot home run and Pete Alonso and Christian Encarnacion-Strand's additional home runs helped secure the win for Tampa Bay. For Baltimore, Jonathan Aranda's RBI single in the seventh inning narrowed the gap to 6-5. Junior Caminero's infield single in the next inning loaded the bases, leading to Josh Walker's final out and DeLuca's go-ahead hit. All-Star Bryan Baker secured the victory with his 35th save.