Aranda drives in 2 runs to help lead Rays past Giants 5-1
TL;DR
Jonathan Aranda's two-run single in the fifth inning helped the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the San Francisco Giants 5-1. The Rays secured their 20th win of the season, becoming the second AL team to reach that milestone.
Key points
- Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run single in the fifth inning
- Rays defeated Giants 5-1, reaching 20 wins this season
- Jesse Scholtens earned the win, allowing one run in relief
Up next
LHP Steven Matz (4-1, 4.31 ERA) takes the mound for the Rays, while RHP Tyler Mahle (1-4, 5.87 ERA) gets the start for the Giants in the series finale Sunday. \\\_ AP MLB:
Q&A
What were the key plays in the Rays vs Giants game on Saturday?
Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run single, while Cedric Mullins and Jake Fraley also contributed RBIs, leading to a 5-1 victory for the Rays.
How did the Giants end their scoreless stretch against the Rays?
The Giants ended a 16-inning scoreless stretch in the sixth inning when Luis Arraez doubled and scored on Rafael Devers' two-out double.
Who was the winning pitcher in the Rays vs Giants game?
Jesse Scholtens earned the win for the Rays, allowing one run over three innings in relief.
