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Rays Clinch Series with Dramatic 10th Inning Win
13 May
Summary
- Taylor Walls hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning for Tampa Bay.
- Toronto erased a 5-0 deficit before the Rays ultimately secured the win.
- Shane McClanahan delivered five shutout innings, extending his scoreless streak.
The Tampa Bay Rays continued their dominant stretch, winning their sixth consecutive series with a dramatic 7-6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. This win marked their 16th victory in their last 18 games.
Taylor Walls drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with an RBI single, and Jonathan Aranda's sacrifice fly provided a crucial two-run cushion. The Rays' bullpen held on for the win despite a fierce comeback attempt by Toronto.
Toronto had erased a 5-0 deficit earlier in the game, scoring four runs in the seventh inning against the Rays' relief pitchers. However, Tampa Bay's offense ultimately prevailed in extra innings.
Pitching for the Rays, Shane McClanahan was outstanding, striking out seven batters and allowing only one hit through five shutout innings. His scoreless streak now extends to an impressive 21 2/3 innings.
The game also featured an unusual moment when home plate umpire Chris Segal was struck in the knee by a wild pitch in the sixth inning, though he remained in the game.
