Rays defeat Padres in 11 innings after defensive error forces extra frames

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Sunday after a critical defensive error in the bottom of the ninth inning. Leading 3-1 with two outs, the Padres nearly secured a victory before left fielder Samad Taylor collided with the wall while attempting to catch a Jonny Deluca fly ball. The ball dropped over the fence for a game-tying two-run home run, forcing the game into extra innings. After both teams traded runs in the 11th, Jorge Mateo hit a walk-off liner to provide the Rays with the win. The result completes a three-game sweep for Tampa Bay and extends the Padres' recent struggles to five losses in their last six contests. San Diego remains in a tight National League wild-card race, now sitting a half game behind the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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