Rays Sweep Padres 4-2, Extend Win Streak to Five

The Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres with a 4-2 victory, marking their first series sweep of the season and extending their win streak to five games. Rookie Chandler Simpson was a standout, securing his first three-hit game, reaching base four times, and scoring the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the fifth inning. Simpson has hit safely in all eight games since his debut and added an insurance RBI single in the ninth. Zack Littell broke a five-start losing streak by holding the Padres to two runs over five innings, while Pete Fairbanks earned his sixth save. The Padres, meanwhile, suffered their first sweep of the season and have scored just three runs over their last four games. The Rays' balanced offense and sharp bullpen play were key factors in the series win.