Rays rally in 9th to defeat Brewers

Nick Fortes' double gives Tampa Bay the comeback win in series opener

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:23am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting key moments from the Rays' 9th inning comeback win over the Brewers, including home runs, doubles, and players in motion, all rendered in a fractured, multi-perspective style.The Rays' dramatic 9th inning rally against the Brewers showcases the team's resilience and ability to win close games.Chicago Today

The Tampa Bay Rays scored two runs in the 9th inning, including a go-ahead RBI double from Nick Fortes, to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 in the series opener on Monday night.

Why it matters

The Rays' late-inning comeback win over the Brewers, who had swept their previous series, demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to win close games, which will be crucial as they compete in the tough AL East division.

The details

Down 2-1 in the 9th, the Rays rallied against Brewers reliever Trevor Megill. Jonny DeLuca drew a two-out walk, and Fortes followed with a double to the gap in right-center to drive in the go-ahead run. Ian Seymour and Kevin Kelly combined to close out the win for the Rays in the bottom of the 9th.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 31, 2026.
  • The Rays scored the go-ahead run in the top of the 9th inning.

The players

Nick Fortes

The Tampa Bay Rays catcher who hit the go-ahead RBI double in the 9th inning to give his team the win.

Jonny DeLuca

The Tampa Bay Rays outfielder who tied the game with a solo home run in the 7th inning.

Trevor Megill

The Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher who gave up the go-ahead run in the 9th inning.

William Contreras

The Milwaukee Brewers catcher who hit a two-run home run in the 6th inning to give the Brewers a 2-1 lead.

Yandy Diaz

The Tampa Bay Rays infielder who hit a leadoff home run in the 1st inning to give the Rays an early 1-0 lead.

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What they’re saying

“We never give up, no matter the score. That's the kind of team we are.”

— Nick Fortes, Rays Catcher

“It's tough to lose a close one like that, but we'll bounce back. This is a long season and we know we have a good team.”

— William Contreras, Brewers Catcher

What’s next

The Rays and Brewers will continue their three-game series on Tuesday night in Milwaukee.

The takeaway

The Rays' come-from-behind victory showcases their ability to win close games, which will be crucial as they compete in the tough AL East division. Meanwhile, the Brewers will look to rebound after letting a late lead slip away in the series opener.