Tristan Gray, spent time in the Sox organization before a July trade, supplied the game’s decisive moment with a seventh-inning solo homer for Tampa Bay. His journey from Charlotte to the majors underscores Rays' depth and the impact of called-up prospects in late-season push.

Gray supplied the late power with a two-run homer in the eighth, sealing a multi-base hit night for the Rays and showcasing the club's depth in late-inning pop. His shot underscored Tampa Bay's continued ability to punish late opportunities and widen the gap in a robust offensive showing.