Rays use 8 relievers, outlast Twins in 18 innings
The Rays scored three runs in the 18th inning to break a tie that had lasted since the second and beat the Twins 5-2 on Thursday. The game lasted 5 hours, 42 minutes.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Tampa Bay Rays
5
Minnesota Twins
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | P15 | P16 | P17 | P18 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| MIN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Target Field · 31,317 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
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Choi reached on infield single to shortstop, Pham scored, Adames to second.
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Single 5-2
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Adames singled to center, d'Arnaud scored, Pham to third.
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Single 4-2
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Díaz hit sacrifice fly to left, Lowe scored.
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Sacrifice Fly 3-2
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Out 2-2
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Out 2-2
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Inning 5-2
End of the 18th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Polanco flied out to center.
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Fly Out 5-2
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Ryan Yarbrough pitches to Jorge Polanco
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Kepler struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 7 : Strike 3 Looking
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 4 : Ball 3
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Ryan Yarbrough pitches to Max Kepler
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Sanó struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 7 : Strike 3 Looking
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 4 : Ball 3
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Ryan Yarbrough pitches to Miguel Sano
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Cave singled to center.
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Single 5-2
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Ryan Yarbrough pitches to Jake Cave
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Start Inning 5-2
Bottom of the 18th inning
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End Inning 5-2
Middle of the 18th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Meadows struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 3 : Ball 1
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Head to Head
MIN wins series 2-1
Injuries
Minnesota Twins
- Cole Sands Day-To-Day
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
- Jeff Hoffman Out
Tampa Bay Rays
- Edwin Uceta Out
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
Lineups
ConfirmedMIN
Max KeplerCF22
Jorge PolancoSS11
Nelson CruzDH32
Mitch GarverC18
Luis ArraezLF2
C.J. Cron1B28
Jonathan Schoop2B7
Jake CaveRF11
Miguel Sano3B22
Substitutes
Jason CastroC18
TB
Travis d'ArnaudC16
Tommy PhamLF28
Avisail GarciaDH24
Yandy Diaz3B2
Willy AdamesSS2
Mike ZuninoC10
Kevin KiermaierCF93
Mike Brosseau2B20
Guillermo HerediaCF38
Substitutes
Jiman Choi1B26
Austin MeadowsCF17
Joey Wendle2B18
Brandon LoweRF5
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