Smith, Rays finally catch Hamilton in rundown, beat Reds 8-3
Tampa Bay left fielder Mallex Smith rushed in to tag out speedy Billy Hamilton after a lengthy rundown, highlighting the Rays' 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Cincinnati Reds
3
Tampa Bay Rays
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
Tropicana Field · 19,619 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/27/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/26/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-10 | MLB |
| 10/24/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 4-5 | MLB |
| 10/23/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
-
Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
-
Foul Out 3-8
Pitch 1: in play
-
Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
-
End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
-
Play Result 3-8
Featherston homered to left (376 feet).
-
Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
-
End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
-
Play Result 3-7
Hamilton grounded out to second, Winker scored.
-
Advancing On Play 3-7
-
End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
-
Play Result 2-7
Morrison doubled to deep right center, Dickerson and Souza Jr. scored.
-
Advancing On Play 2-7
-
Advancing On Play 2-6
-
Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4: foul
-
Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
-
End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
-
Play Result 2-5
Souza Jr. singled to center, Sucre scored, Dickerson to second.
-
Advancing On Force 2-5
-
End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
-
Play Result 2-4
Dickerson singled to center, Bourjos scored, Sucre to second.
-
Advancing On Force 2-4
-
Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
-
Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: foul
-
Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
-
End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
-
Play Result 2-3
Schebler reached on infield single to pitcher, Gennett scored, Votto to third, Suárez to second.
-
Advancing On Force 2-3
-
Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
-
Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
-
Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: foul
-
Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
-
Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
-
Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
-
Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
-
End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
-
Play Result 1-3
Schebler homered to center (420 feet).
-
Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
-
End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
-
Play Result 0-3
Smith singled to deep right, Robertson scored, Bourjos to third.
-
Advancing On Play 0-3
-
Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
-
Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
-
End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
-
End Inning 3-8
Middle of the 9th
-
End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
-
Play Result 3-8
Gennett grounded out to first.
-
Ground Out 3-8
Pitch 3: in play
-
Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
-
Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
-
Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Gennett batting
-
End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
-
Play Result 3-8
Hamilton grounded out to third.
-
Ground Out 3-8
Pitch 2: in play
-
Strike Looking 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
-
Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Hamilton batting
-
End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
-
Play Result 3-8
Peraza lined out to center.
-
Line Out 3-8
Pitch 3: in play
-
Strike Swinging 3-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
-
Strike Looking 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
-
Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Peraza batting
-
Start Inning 3-8
Top of the 9th inning
-
End Inning 3-8
End of the 8th
-
End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
-
Play Result 3-8
Souza Jr. flied out to center.
-
Fly Out 3-8
Pitch 2: in play
-
Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
-
Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Souza Jr. batting
-
End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
-
Play Result 3-8
Dickerson lined out to center.
-
Line Out 3-8
Pitch 1: in play
-
Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Dickerson batting
-
End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
-
Play Result 3-8
Smith fouled out to left.
-
Foul Out 3-8
Pitch 1: in play
-
Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Smith batting
-
Play Result 3-8
Hernández relieved Storen.
-
Start Inning 3-8
Bottom of the 8th inning
-
End Inning 3-8
Middle of the 8th
-
End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
-
Play Result 3-8
Winker grounded out to second.
-
Ground Out 3-8
Pitch 3: in play
-
Strike Swinging 3-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
Showing the last 40 of 599 events.
Head to Head
TB wins series 2-1
Injuries
Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
- Edwin Uceta Out
Cincinnati Reds
- Blake Dunn Out
- Spencer Steer Out
- Tony Santillan Out
- Julian Garcia Out
- Dane Myers Out
Lineups
ConfirmedTB
Mallex SmithLF21
Corey DickersonDH10
Steven Souza Jr.RF21
Logan Morrison1B21
Trevor Plouffe3B80
Daniel RobertsonSS26
Taylor Featherston2B86
Peter BourjosCF25
Jesus SucreC40
CIN
Billy HamiltonCF0
Scooter Gennett2B14
Joey Votto1B37
Adam DuvallLF14
Eugenio Suarez3B28
Scott ScheblerRF44
Devin MesoracoC29
Jesse WinkerDH3
Jose PerazaSS81
MLB News
All news
News
Pedro Martinez appeals for MLB resolution, reflects on effects of 1994 strike
Pedro Martinez appealed to both MLB players and owners to find a solution to their CBA talks, saying "get something done and don't lock out baseball for the fans."
News
Jyun-Yue Tseng, 25-year-old right-hander, will enter MLB's posting system
Reliever Jyun-Yue Tseng, a 25-year-old right-hander who was 5-3 with 25 saves this year in the Chinese Professional Baseball League, is entering Major League Baseball's posting system and will be available to sign as a free agent from Sunday till Dec. 22.
News
Mets re-sign pitcher Robert Stock, 36, to one-year contract
The Mets have re-signed pitcher Robert Stock, a 36-year-old veteran right-hander who earned his first major league win since 2019 in August, to a one-year contract.
News
D-backs' Corbin Carroll has elbow surgery, should be ready for spring training
Corbin Carroll had surgery on his right elbow this week and is expected to be ready for the start of spring training in February, the Diamondbacks said.