Rays Edge Out Cardinals to Avoid Sweep
- The Tampa Bay Rays secured a 6-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, preventing a series sweep.
- Brandon Lowe contributed significantly with a two-run homer, while Dylan Carlson, a former Cardinal, added two runs batted in.
- This win showcases the Rays' resilience as they fought back against their opponents.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays secured a 6-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night, preventing a series sweep. Brandon Lowe's two-run homer and Dylan Carlson's two RBIs were pivotal in the Rays' performance. Brent Rortvedt contributed significantly with three hits, showcasing the team's offensive depth. Nolan Arenado led the Cardinals with three hits, driving in one run and scoring twice, continuing his strong August performance with 12 hits in 30 at-bats. Paul Goldschmidt also made an impact, driving in two runs, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win for St. Louis. The Cardinals initially took a 3-2 lead in the first inning, thanks to run-scoring hits from Arenado and Brendan Donovan. The turning point came in the sixth inning when the Rays scored three runs, highlighted by Yandy Díaz's sacrifice fly and Lowe's homer. Richard Lovelady earned the win for Tampa Bay, pitching one inning, while Pete Fairbanks secured his 22nd save of the season. In roster news, the Rays optioned right-handed pitcher Hunter Bigge to Triple-A Durham. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are looking to bounce back as RHP Miles Mikolas (8-9, 5.12) is set to face Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (5-6, 3.69) in Kansas City on Friday.