The Tampa Bay Rays battled the Philadelphia Phillies until the eighth inning, where a pitching collapse led to a decisive score of 9-4 in favor of the Phillies.

Veteran reliever Richard Lovelady's exit paved the way for Edwin Uceta, who struggled significantly, allowing key runs. A heated moment occurred when Uceta hit Nick Castellanos, igniting a bench-clearing incident that resulted in Uceta's ejection.

The victory solidified Philadelphia's top position in the league, while the Rays face potential postseason elimination.