Resilient Angels Score Twice in Ninth Inning to Edge Rays 5–4

Luis Rengifo of the Los Angeles Angels (R) and Tampa Bay Rays catcher Rene Pinto watch Rengifo's RBI double in St. Petersburg, Fla., on April 17, 2024, Steve Nesius/AP Photo

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Anthony Rendon and Taylor Ward hit run-scoring singles off struggling Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks in the ninth inning Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Angels secured a 5–4 win at Tropicana Field.

The victory came a day after Tampa Bay scored twice with two outs in the ninth to tie it and won 7–6 on Amed Rosario’s 13th-inning RBI single.