Tampa Bay Rays defeat Texas Rangers in extra innings on Saturday
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays secured a 6-3 victory over the Texas Rangers in 10 innings on Saturday at Globe Field. Jonathan Aranda hit a three-run home run in the 10th inning off Jacob Latz to break a tie after the Rangers forced extra innings with eighth-inning rallies. Junior Caminero provided an early lead for the Rays with a first-inning home run, and starter Drew Rasmussen allowed only one run over seven innings. The outcome maintained the Rays' division position while preventing the Yankees from gaining ground in the playoff standings. The Rangers failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities in the ninth inning, ultimately falling as the visitors pushed across three runs in the final frame.
- •Jonathan Aranda hit a decisive three-run home run in the 10th inning.
- •Drew Rasmussen limited the Rangers to one run over seven innings of work.
- •The Rays moved to an 85-57 record following the win in Arlington.
- •The Rangers forced extra innings with runs in the eighth inning.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays win in extras after blowing late lead
"The Rangers almost did the Yankees a solid.
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