Cedric Mullins' 13th-Inning Homer Lifts Rays Over Pirates

Tampa Bay rallies from early 4-0 deficit to win marathon 8-7 game in 13 innings

Apr. 19, 2026 at 8:10am

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Cedric Mullins hit a two-run home run in the top of the 13th inning to lift the Tampa Bay Rays to an 8-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a marathon 13-inning game that featured a two-hour, 27-minute weather delay. The Rays rallied from an early 4-0 deficit, scoring five runs in the 5th inning to take the lead before the Pirates tied it late. Mullins finished with 2 hits and 3 RBIs, while Jonny DeLuca added 2 hits and 2 RBIs for Tampa Bay.

Why it matters

The win extends the Rays' recent hot streak, as they've now won 7 of their last 8 games. The extra-inning battle showcases the resiliency of both teams, as they battled through the lengthy rain delay and extra frames to decide the outcome. For the Pirates, the loss is another tough one in what has been a challenging season so far.

The details

The game was tied 4-4 after 5 innings, with the Rays rallying from an early 4-0 deficit. Cedric Mullins' two-run homer in the 13th inning proved to be the difference, as the Rays held on for the 8-7 win despite the Pirates scoring a run in the bottom of the 13th. Tampa Bay used 7 different relievers, with Griffin Jax getting the win and Yoendrys Gomez recording the save.

  • The game lasted 4 hours and 12 minutes, the longest of the 2026 MLB season so far.
  • There was a 2 hour and 27 minute rain delay during the game.

The players

Cedric Mullins

Outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays, hit the game-winning two-run homer in the 13th inning.

Jonny DeLuca

Outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays, had 2 hits and 2 RBIs in the game.

Yoendrys Gomez

Rays relief pitcher, recorded the save in the 13th inning.

Ryan O'Hearn

Pirates first baseman, hit a two-run homer in the 1st inning.

Marcell Ozuna

Pirates outfielder, hit a two-run homer in the 4th inning.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a battle, especially with the rain delay. But the guys kept grinding and Cedric came up big for us in the end.”

— Kevin Cash, Rays Manager

What’s next

The Rays and Pirates will wrap up their three-game series on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh.

The takeaway

This back-and-forth extra-inning affair showcased the resilience and determination of both teams, as they overcame a lengthy weather delay and multiple lead changes to decide the outcome. Cedric Mullins' heroics in the 13th inning proved to be the difference, extending the Rays' recent hot streak and handing the Pirates another tough loss in a challenging season.