MIAMI (AP) — By the 16th inning, the Tampa Bay Rays had their backup catcher pitching and the Miami Marlins had one of their pitchers pinch-hit.
It was a battle of attrition and Tampa Bay won.
Jake Bauers hit a tiebreaking two-out, two-run double in a five-run 16th, ending the Rays’ 13-inning scoreless streak and lifting them over Miami 9-6 on Tuesday night.
“There were a lot of people doing things they’re not used to doing,” Bauers said.
That included Rays reliever Vidal Nuno (2-1), who pitched two scoreless innings and also had two hits.