Yandy Díaz delivered a crucial two-run single in the eighth inning, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to an 8-6 comeback win over the Colorado Rockies on a windy Saturday night.
Despite facing homers from Ryan McMahon, Michael Toglia, and Brenton Doyle, the Rays secured their first victory on the road this season. This win came after a tough loss on Friday, where they also staged a late rally but fell short against McMahon’s grand slam.
Manager Kevin Cash praised his team’s resilience, highlighting their ability to bounce back after a frustrating loss. Rockies’ starter Ryan Feltner put up a strong performance, striking out a career-high 10 batters in six innings, giving Colorado a 6-1 lead.
However, the Rays mounted a comeback against the Rockies’ bullpen. Isaac Paredes started the rally with a solo homer, followed by Amed Rosario’s tying RBI single. Díaz’s decisive two-run single off reliever Justin Lawrence completed the turnaround.
With winds gusting up to 33 mph, players faced challenging conditions throughout the game. Despite the adverse weather, Tampa Bay capitalized on key opportunities, scoring all their runs in the eighth inning with two outs.
Pitchers Garrett Cleavinger and Colin Pouche played vital roles in securing the win for the Rays. Rockies manager Bud Black acknowledged the defeat as a tough one for his team but expressed confidence in their ability to bounce back.
