Brandon Pfaadt, Diamondbacks roll by Rays

Jonathan Aranda has been big hit for Rays

By Marc Topkin Tampa Bay Times This weekend’s trip to San Diego will be somewhat of a homecoming for Jonathan Aranda. The Rays first baseman grew up and lives just across the nearby border in Tijuana, Mexico, and will return as one of the top hitters in the majors. “It’s going to be something really nice,” said Aranda, via team interpreter Eddie Rodriguez. “Having most of my family and friends there, it’ll be awesome.” The visit also will serve …

Brandon Pfaadt, Diamondbacks roll by Rays

Pavin Smith and Tim Tawa homered, Brandon Pfaadt pitched six strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks opened a six-game homestand with a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday in Phoenix. Smith, who also doubled and walked, has…

PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon Pfaadt won his fourth consecutive opening, Pavin Smith connected a two-run home run and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday 5-1, starting with their left foot...

MLB Gameday: Rays 1, D-backs 5 Final Score (04/22/2025)

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PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon Pfaadt won his fourth consecutive opening, Pavin Smith connected a two-run home run and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday 5-1, which began with their left foot their first extended campaign tour. Smith connected a home run in the third inning against Zack Littell (0-5) and Tim Tawa followed a solo quadrangular two innings later. Josh Naylor connected a single booster in the eighth for a 4-1 lead a…

MLB Highlights: Diamondbacks 5, Rays 1

After the Tampa Bay Rays opened the scoring in the second, the Arizona Diamondbacks went on to score five unanswered, eventually sealing a 5-1 win. Pavin Smith led the way for the D-Backs, tallying two hits on the day — one of which was a home run.