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Aranda's 10th Inning Single Seals Giants' Fate
6 May
Summary
- Jonathan Aranda's single secured a 2-1 victory in the 10th inning.
- The Rays completed their fourth sweep of the season against the Giants.
- Steven Matz stabilized the game after a first-inning run.

On May 3, 2026, Jonathan Aranda hit a walk-off single to right field in the bottom of the 10th inning, securing a 2-1 victory for the Tampa Bay Rays against the San Francisco Giants. Chandler Simpson scored the winning run, capping off the Rays' fourth series sweep of the season. The decisive hit came after the Rays tied the game in the eighth inning through a combination of walks, singles, and a safety squeeze. Junior Caminero was intentionally walked before Aranda's game-winning single. This timely offense was crucial after Steven Matz delivered a solid performance, settling down after allowing a first-inning run and holding the Giants scoreless through five innings. The Rays' bullpen then maintained the tie into the 10th, ensuring their offense had a chance to close out the win. The victory improved Tampa Bay's season record to 21-12 and extended their strong run of nine wins in their last ten games, underscoring their ability to win close contests.