Tampa Bay Rays Outlast Colorado Rockies in Extra-Innings Thriller
In a baseball game played in Denver, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-7 in 11 innings. Despite a rough debut for Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks hit a grand slam, and the Rays rallied late, with…
Denver, CO, August 5, 2026 —
The Tampa Bay Rays secured a hard-fought 9-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies in an 11-inning baseball game played in Denver. The resilient Rays mounted a late rally to overcome the Rockies in a contest that stretched into the late innings.
The game saw a challenging debut for Tampa Bay pitcher Freddy Peralta. However, the Rays’ offense found its stride, highlighted by a crucial grand slam from Liam Hicks that significantly impacted the game’s momentum.
As the game progressed into extra innings, the Rays made key plays in the 11th inning that ultimately sealed their win. The details of the specific crucial plays in the 11th inning were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by The Associated Press on www.denver7.com, see more information here.
