Rays Edge Cubs 5-4 at Rizzo Retirement Ceremony

The Tampa Bay Rays secured a narrow 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, highlighted by Nick Fortes' game-winning 421-foot solo home run in the ninth inning. Junior Caminero also contributed with a crucial 43rd homer in the eighth, helping the Rays rally from a 3-0 deficit. The Cubs initially led with home runs from Michael Busch and Moisés Ballesteros, the latter bouncing off retiring Anthony Rizzo's hand in a nostalgic moment during his Wrigley Field tribute. Despite the Cubs putting runners in scoring position in the ninth, the Rays' defense held strong, with Pete Fairbanks closing out the game for his 26th save. Tampa Bay's bullpen overcame Brad Keller's 22 consecutive scoreless inning streak, while Rays' pitchers Drew Rasmussen and Bryan Baker delivered solid performances. The win improved Tampa Bay's record to 72-75, while the Cubs remained second in the NL Central at 84-63.