The Tampa Bay Rays pulled off an incredible comeback victory against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night, winning the game with a late home run rally in the eighth inning.
The Rays were trailing 4-2 going into the bottom of the eighth inning, but they managed to rally for four runs in the inning to take the lead. The big blow came off the bat of Ji-Man Choi, who hit a three-run home run to put the Rays ahead 5-4. The Rays then held on for the win, as their bullpen shut down the Mariners in the ninth inning.
The comeback victory was a huge boost for the Rays, who have been struggling lately. They had lost four of their last five games, and were in danger of falling further behind in the American League East standings. But with the win, they managed to keep pace with the division-leading New York Yankees.
The hero of the game was Choi, who has been one of the Rays’ most consistent hitters this season. He finished the game with two hits and three RBIs, and his home run was the difference in the game. Choi has been a key contributor for the Rays all season, and his performance on Tuesday night was a reminder of why he is so important to the team’s success.
The Rays will look to build on this win and keep their playoff hopes alive. They have a tough schedule ahead of them, but if they can keep playing like they did against the Mariners, they should be able to stay in contention for a postseason spot.
