The Tampa Bay Rays staged a dramatic comeback, overcoming a four-run deficit to defeat the New York Yankees 10-8 in extra innings on April 19, 2025, at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The win ended a four-game losing streak for the Rays, while snapping the Yankees’ five-game winning streak.
Key Moments in the Game
- Ninth-Inning Comeback: Trailing 8-4 in the bottom of the ninth, the Rays mounted an incredible rally. With Yankees closer Devin Williams on the mound, Brandon Lowe tied the game with a clutch two-run single, pushing the game into extra innings.
- Walk-Off Hero: In the 10th inning, Jonathan Aranda provided the heroics, leading off with a two-run homer off Yoendrys Gómez to give the Rays a thrilling 10-8 victory.
Player Highlights
- Aaron Judge: The Yankees’ star outfielder was a force, contributing three hits and three RBIs in the loss. Despite his efforts, the Yankees were unable to hold onto their late lead.
- Trent Grisham: Grisham added a solo home run to the Yankees’ tally, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Rays’ comeback.
- Jonathan Aranda: Aranda’s walk-off home run in the 10th inning marked his fourth of the season and was a crucial moment in securing the Rays’ win.
Pitching Breakdown
- Devin Williams: The Yankees closer struggled in the ninth inning, allowing four runs and blowing a four-run lead. His inability to close out the game proved costly for New York.
- Shane Baz: Rays’ starter Shane Baz allowed five runs over 3 1/3 innings. While he didn’t have his best outing, his team’s resilience helped cover for his struggles.
- Carlos Carrasco: Yankees’ starter Carlos Carrasco was also ineffective, throwing only 35 of 78 pitches for strikes and giving up four runs in his four innings.
Game Stats
- Attendance: 10,046
- Game Time: 3 hours, 22 minutes
- Umpires: Scott Barry (Home Plate), Adam Beck (First Base), John Bacon (Second Base), Dan Iassogna (Third Base)
The victory pushed the Rays to a 9-13 record, while the Yankees fell to 13-9. Tampa Bay will look to build on this dramatic win as they continue their series with the Yankees.
