Tampa Bay Rays beat Colorado Rockies in Denver

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-7 on Tuesday in Denver. Rookie pitcher Freddy Peralta made his Rays debut but allowed seven runs in 3 2/3 innings. Liam Hicks, acquired from Miami, hit his first career grand slam, giving the Rays a five‑run lead. The game featured key contributions from Ben Williamson, Yandy Díaz and Jonathan Aranda, and ended with a save by Bryan Baker.

The following day the Rays won again, this time 4-0, as Nick Martinez improved to 11‑3, scattering six hits over 5 2/3 innings and matching his career‑high win total. Junior Caminero hit a 449‑foot home run, Victor Mesa Jr. added two triples, and the Rays’ bullpen held the Rockies scoreless. The victory marked the Rays’ 11th series sweep of the season, the fourth‑most in franchise history.