Rays Beat Pirates 8-7 in 13th Inning Thriller

Cedric Mullins' late homer lifts Tampa Bay over Pittsburgh in rain-soaked game

Apr. 19, 2026 at 5:02am

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A cubist, geometric painting featuring overlapping planes of blue, yellow, and black, conceptually representing the dramatic final moments of the Rays-Pirates baseball game.Cedric Mullins' 13th-inning home run capped a thrilling extra-inning victory for the Rays over the Pirates.Today in Pittsburgh

In a back-and-forth game delayed by rain, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Cedric Mullins hit a two-run home run in the 13th inning to lift his team to an 8-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Rays in contention in the AL East, while the loss is another tough blow for the struggling Pirates, who have had a difficult start to the season.

The details

With the game tied 6-6 in the 13th inning, Mullins stepped up and crushed a two-run shot off Pirates reliever Yohan Ramirez to give the Rays the lead. The game had been delayed earlier due to heavy rain, but the Rays were able to outlast the Pirates in the extended extra-inning affair.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • Mullins' go-ahead home run came in the top of the 13th inning.

The players

Cedric Mullins

A Tampa Bay Rays outfielder who hit the game-winning home run in the 13th inning.

Yohan Ramirez

A Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher who gave up the decisive home run to Mullins.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge win for us, especially after the rain delay. Cedric came up big when we needed it most.”

— Kevin Cash, Tampa Bay Rays Manager

The takeaway

This back-and-forth extra-inning affair showcased the resilience of both teams, but ultimately the Rays were able to outlast the Pirates thanks to Cedric Mullins' late heroics.