Aranda's 10th-inning blast seals 6-3 Rays victory over Rangers

Final Result

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Texas Rangers 6-3 on Saturday, September 5, at Globe Life Field in Arlington. The victory improved the Rays' record to 85-57, while the Rangers fell to 70-73. Attendance for the contest was 31,657. Yandy Aranda provided the decisive blow with a three-run home run to right center in the 10th inning, driving in Jose Mateo and Wander Franco to close out the game.

Game Progression

The Rays took an early lead in the first inning when Victor Caminero hit a solo home run to center field, traveling 425 feet. The score remained 1-0 until the fifth inning, when the Rays added another run on a solo home run by Palacios to right field, covering 384 feet. The Rangers responded in the sixth inning when Pederson hit a solo home run to right field, traveling 409 feet, to cut the deficit to 2-1.

The eighth inning saw the most back-and-forth action. Hicks singled to left field, allowing Aranda to score and moving Caminero to third base. The Rangers tied the game at 2-2 when Carter hit a solo home run to right center, traveling 421 feet.

However, the Rays took the lead again at 3-2 when Foscue doubled to center field, scoring Cauley. The Rangers tied the game at 3-3 later in the inning, setting the stage for the extra-inning finish.

Pitching Performance

Drew Rasmussen started for the Rays, pitching seven innings while allowing three hits and one earned run. He issued no walks and struck out seven batters. Tyler Wells earned the win, pitching two scoreless innings with three strikeouts. Kevin Kelly and Cam Booser also appeared in relief for Tampa Bay. For the Rangers, Jacob deGrom pitched six innings, allowing four hits and two earned runs while striking out seven. Jacob Latz took the loss, pitching one and two-thirds innings while allowing one hit, two earned runs, and two walks. Tyler Alexander and Jakob Junis also pitched for Texas, with Alexander allowing no earned runs in one inning.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816821