Jorge Mateo hits walk-off single as Tampa Bay Rays defeat San Diego Padres

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the San Diego Padres 5-4 at Tropicana Field on August 30, 2026, securing their fourth consecutive victory. Trailing by two runs in the ninth inning, Jonny DeLuca hit a game-tying home run after a defensive collision allowed the ball to clear the left-field wall. Jorge Mateo eventually ended the contest with a walk-off single in the 11th inning. Earlier in the game, Junior Caminero hit his 37th home run of the season to tie the American League lead. Both Fernando Tatis Jr. and manager Craig Stammen were ejected during the seventh inning following a dispute regarding a base-running call.

• 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Hip Hip Jorge! Mateo finishes what DeLuca started:Rays 5, Padres 4