Rays Edge Astros 3-2 in St. Petersburg

Final Result

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Houston Astros 3-2 on Saturday at Tropicana Field. The home team secured the victory with a final score of 3-2, improving their record to 89-59. The Astros dropped their third straight game, falling to 75-74 on the season. Attendance at the venue was 24,642.

Game Progression

Houston took an early lead in the first inning when Paredes hit a home run to left center. However, the Rays responded in the fifth inning. Palacios singled to center, allowing Mesa Jr. and Simpson to score, putting Tampa Bay ahead 2-1. The Astros tied the game 2-2 in the sixth inning when Diaz singled to left, scoring Altuve. The deciding run came in the seventh inning. Madrigal hit a sacrifice fly to center, sending Piper home to give the Rays a 3-2 lead. Simpson also advanced to second base on the play.

Pitching Performance

Ian Seymour started for Tampa Bay and pitched 6.0 innings. He allowed 4 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 10 batters. He issued 1 walk. Tyler Wells pitched 1.0 inning for the Rays, allowing no hits or earned runs and striking out 2 batters. He took the win, improving his record to 5-2.

Closing the Game

Ty Johnson pitched 0.2 innings for Tampa Bay, allowing no hits or earned runs and striking out 1 batter. He recorded the hold, his first of the season. Bryan Baker pitched 1.1 innings for the Rays. He allowed 1 hit and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 batter. He did not issue any walks and recorded the save, bringing his total to 40.

Houston Staff

Peter Lambert started for Houston and pitched 6.0 innings. He allowed 6 hits and 3 earned runs, striking out 4 batters. He took the loss, dropping to 8-9. Bennett Sousa pitched 0.2 innings, allowing no hits or earned runs but issuing 1 walk. AJ Blubaugh pitched 1.0 inning, allowing 1 hit and 2 walks. Bryan King pitched 0.1 inning, issuing 1 walk without allowing a hit or earned run.

Sources

ESPN