The Tampa Bay Rays' relentless offense exploded for seven runs in the first four innings, overwhelming José Soriano and the Los Angeles Angels in a decisive 7-3 victory Tuesday night. Brandon Lowe delivered the knockout blow with a two-run homer in the third—his 18th of the season—while Jake Mangum and Taylor Walls each drove in critical runs to build an insurmountable lead. The Rays' patience paid off, drawing five walks and forcing Soriano into early exit after just four laborious innings, his 65 pitches yielding seven hits and seven earned runs. Tampa Bay's bullpen then slammed the door, with Pete Fairbanks and Edwin Uceta combining for three dominant innings, striking out four without allowing a hit.

Jo Adell's three-run shot in the sixth—his 15th homer—provided a brief spark for the Angels, but it wasn't enough to overcome the early deficit. Mike Trout, mired in a season-long slump, managed just a single in four at-bats as Los Angeles' lineup struggled to string together rallies. The win keeps the Rays' playoff hopes alive, showcasing their ability to capitalize on pitching mistakes, while the Angels' fading postseason dreams take another hit in a season where inconsistency has been their undoing.