Following two consecutive dramatic extra-inning wins, the Rays hoped to continue their string of good luck into San Diego. The Padres came into tonight’s contest leading the National League West by a half a game over the Giants and a game over the Dodgers.
For the Friars, it was 29-year-old Michael King, who enjoyed a fine year in 2024, sinking and sweeping his way to a sub-3 earned run average in 31 games (30 starts). For the Rays it was Shane Baz, who has been stellar in three of his four starts to start 2025.
The Rays struck first in the top of the third when they loaded the bases with no outs on just four pitches.