Simpson’s RBI single caps 4-run 7th inning as Rays rally to defeat Padres 7-6
In a thrilling game at St. Petersburg, Florida on Saturday, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the San Diego Padres 7-6. The Rays' rally began in the seventh inning when Yandy Diaz singled with the bases loaded, driving in three runs. Chandler Simpson followed with a tiebreaking RBI single. The Padres took the lead in the seventh inning, scoring three times as Manny Machado hit a two-run single with the bases loaded and Fernando Tatis, Jr., scored on a delayed double steal allowing Tatis to advance from third.
Padres' pitcher Robbie Ray (11-7, 3.21 ERA) faced off against the Rays' RHP Drew Rasmussen (14-5, 2.95) in the series finale on Sunday.
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