Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Tampa Bay Rays Series Analysis: April 22–24, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays won two of three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a competitive MLB regular-season series from April 22–24, 2025, at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ. The Diamondbacks took the opener 5-1, powered by Brandon Pfaadt’s pitching and Pavin Smith’s two-run homer, but the Rays rallied to win the next two games, 7-6 in 11 innings and 7-4 in 10 innings, with clutch performances from Christopher Morel, Yandy Díaz, and Kameron Misner. This article provides a detailed breakdown of each game, including verified player stats, key moments, and team context, sourced from verified outlets. All provided information (match results and select player stats) has been cross-checked for accuracy using verified sources. The Rays extended their historical edge over the Diamondbacks, holding a 20-11 all-time record and a 7-3 advantage in their last 10 meetings.

Series Highlights

• Sport: Baseball
• League: MLB (Major League Baseball)
• Matchup: Diamondbacks vs Tampa Bay Rays Match Player Stats
• Games Covered:
  • Game 1: April 22, 2025 (Diamondbacks 5, Rays 1)
  • Game 2: April 23, 2025 (Rays 7, Diamondbacks 6, 11 innings)
  • Game 3: April 24, 2025 (Rays 7, Diamondbacks 4, 10 innings)
• Series Result: Rays win series 2-1

Series Overview: Both teams averaged 5.0 runs per game. The Rays (.241 AVG, 12-38 RISP, 31.6%, 2 HRs) were driven by Morel (2 HRs) and Díaz, while the Diamondbacks (.216 AVG, 5-29 RISP, 17.2%, 5 HRs) relied on Corbin Carroll (3 HRs) and Pavin Smith. The Rays’ pitching (4.34 ERA) was outdone by Arizona’s (3.30 ERA), but Tampa Bay’s extra-inning heroics and Arizona’s defensive lapses (4 errors) secured the series. The Rays (11-14) were fourth in the AL East, while the Diamondbacks (14-11) were fourth in the NL West.

Game 1: Arizona Diamondbacks 5, Tampa Bay Rays 1 (April 22, 2025)

Game Summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on April 22, 2025, at Chase Field, attended by 21,810 fans. Brandon Pfaadt (4-1) pitched 6.0 innings, allowing 1 run on 4 hits, while Pavin Smith hit a two-run homer and Tim Tawa added a solo shot. Zack Littell (0-5) took the loss for the Rays, allowing 3 runs in 6.0 innings. Jake Mangum’s RBI single scored Tampa Bay’s lone run. Arizona’s 2-5 RISP efficiency and Pfaadt’s double-play inducements sealed the win.

Key Player Stats: Arizona Diamondbacks

• Brandon Pfaadt (P): 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 93 pitches (61 strikes), 2.73 ERA, Win (4-1), 20.5 FPTS. Pfaadt won his fourth straight start.
• Pavin Smith (DH): 2-3, 2 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 420 ft HR (3rd inning), .397 AVG, 10.5 FPTS. Smith’s homer gave Arizona the lead.
• Tim Tawa (2B): 1-3, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 387 ft HR (5th inning), .200 AVG, 6.0 FPTS. Tawa’s homer extended the lead.
• Corbin Carroll (RF): 1-3, 2 R, 1 BB, .323 AVG, 4.5 FPTS. Carroll scored on Smith’s homer.
• Josh Naylor (1B): 2-4, 1 RBI, .341 AVG, 4.0 FPTS. Naylor’s eighth-inning single added a run.
• Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (LF): 0-3, 1 RBI (sac fly), .171 AVG, 2.0 FPTS. Gurriel’s sac fly scored Smith.
• Team Stats: 5 R, 7 H, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 3 BB, 4 K, 0 E, 2-5 RISP, 4 LOB, .250 AVG.
• Key Absences: Ketel Marte (hamstring tightness).

Key Player Stats: Tampa Bay Rays

• Jake Mangum (LF): 2-2, 1 RBI, 1 BB, .348 AVG, 5.0 FPTS. Mangum’s second-inning single scored Misner.
• Kameron Misner (RF): 1-4, 1 R, 1 2B, .352 AVG, 3.5 FPTS. Misner doubled and scored.
• Chandler Simpson (CF): 2-4, 1 SB, .333 AVG, 4.0 FPTS. Simpson’s speed didn’t convert to runs.
• Zack Littell (P): 6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 99 pitches (61 strikes), 5.28 ERA, Loss (0-5), 5.0 FPTS. Littell struggled with the long ball.
• Team Stats: 1 R, 6 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 BB, 7 K, 0 E, 1-6 RISP, 5 LOB, .222 AVG.
• Key Absences: None reported.

Critical Moments

• 2nd Inning (TB 1, ARI 0): Mangum’s RBI single scored Misner after a double.
• 3rd Inning (TB 1, ARI 2): Smith’s two-run homer off Littell gave Arizona the lead.
• 5th Inning (TB 1, ARI 3): Tawa’s solo homer extended the lead.
• 8th Inning (TB 1, ARI 5): Naylor’s RBI single and Gurriel’s sac fly added insurance.

Game 2: Tampa Bay Rays 7, Arizona Diamondbacks 6 (11 innings, April 23, 2025)

Game Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays rallied to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 in 11 innings on April 23, 2025, at Chase Field, attended by 16,100 fans. Corbin Carroll hit two home runs for Arizona, but Kameron Misner and Yandy Díaz delivered RBI doubles in the 11th off Drey Jameson (0-1). Pete Fairbanks (2-1) earned the win, and Eric Orze secured his first career save. Christopher Morel hit a solo homer for Tampa Bay. Eduardo Rodríguez pitched 6.2 innings for Arizona, allowing 3 runs, while Taj Bradley pitched 6.0 innings for the Rays, allowing 4 runs. Tampa Bay’s 7-18 RISP efficiency outshone Arizona’s 1-14.

Key Player Stats: Tampa Bay Rays

• Kameron Misner (RF): 2-5, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R, .349 AVG, 5.5 FPTS. Misner’s 11th-inning RBI double scored Caballero.
• Yandy Díaz (DH): 2-5, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R, .213 AVG, 5.5 FPTS. Díaz’s 11th-inning RBI double scored Simpson.
• Christopher Morel (LF): 1-5, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 390 ft HR (6th inning), .268 AVG, 7.0 FPTS. Morel’s homer tied the game.
• José Caballero (SS): 1-4, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R, .275 AVG, 4.5 FPTS. Caballero’s fifth-inning double scored Misner.
• Pete Fairbanks (P): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 2.45 ERA, Win (2-1), 8.0 FPTS. Fairbanks pitched a clean 10th.
• Eric Orze (P): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 3.00 ERA, Save (1), 7.5 FPTS. Orze closed the 11th.
• Taj Bradley (P): 6.0 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 90 pitches (58 strikes), 4.20 ERA, 4.0 FPTS. Bradley kept the Rays in the game.
• Team Stats: 7 R, 13 H, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 3 BB, 8 K, 1 E (Walls), 7-18 RISP, 10 LOB, .333 AVG.
• Key Absences: None reported.

Key Player Stats: Arizona Diamondbacks

• Corbin Carroll (RF): 2-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 400 ft HR (3rd), 385 ft HR (7th), .323 AVG, 14.0 FPTS. Carroll’s homers kept Arizona ahead.
• Pavin Smith (DH): 1-4, 1 RBI, .397 AVG, 3.0 FPTS. Smith’s RBI single scored Naylor.
• Josh Naylor (1B): 2-5, 1 R, .341 AVG, 3.0 FPTS. Naylor scored on Smith’s hit.
• Eduardo Rodríguez (P): 6.2 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 97 pitches (63 strikes), 4.15 ERA, 10.5 FPTS. Rodríguez was solid but got no decision.
• Drey Jameson (P): 0.2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER (unearned), 0 BB, 1 K, 4.80 ERA, Loss (0-1), -2.0 FPTS. Jameson faltered in the 11th.
• Team Stats: 6 R, 9 H, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3 BB, 7 K, 1 E, 1-14 RISP, 8 LOB, .265 AVG.
• Key Absences: Ketel Marte (hamstring tightness).

Critical Moments

• 3rd Inning (TB 0, ARI 2): Carroll’s two-run homer off Bradley gave Arizona the lead.
• 5th Inning (TB 1, ARI 3): Caballero’s RBI double scored Misner; Smith’s RBI single answered back.
• 6th Inning (TB 2, ARI 3): Morel’s solo homer tied the game.
• 7th Inning (TB 2, ARI 5): Carroll’s second homer and Naylor’s RBI single extended Arizona’s lead.
• 11th Inning (TB 7, ARI 6): Misner’s and Díaz’s RBI doubles off Jameson won it.

Game 3: Tampa Bay Rays 7, Arizona Diamondbacks 4 (10 innings, April 24, 2025)

Game Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays won 7-4 against the Arizona Diamondbacks in 10 innings on April 24, 2025, at Chase Field, attended by 20,661 fans. Christopher Morel hit a two-run homer in the 10th, and Junior Caminero added a go-ahead RBI double. Edwin Uceta (2-1) earned the win, and Pete Fairbanks secured his fourth save. J.P. Feyereisen (0-1) took the loss for Arizona. Tim Tawa homered for the Diamondbacks, but Corbin Burnes allowed 3 runs (1 earned) in 5.1 innings. Drew Rasmussen allowed 4 earned runs in 5.0 innings for the Rays. The Rays’ 4-14 RISP efficiency and Arizona’s 3 errors (Perdomo, Suárez, Burnes) were decisive.

Key Player Stats: Tampa Bay Rays

• Christopher Morel (LF): 2-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 395 ft HR (10th inning), .268 AVG, 9.0 FPTS. Morel’s homer clinched the game.
• Junior Caminero (3B): 1-5, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R, .250 AVG, 4.5 FPTS. Caminero’s 10th-inning double scored Aranda.
• Yandy Díaz (DH): 2-5, 1 RBI, 1 R, .213 AVG, 4.0 FPTS. Díaz’s ninth-inning single tied the game.
• Jonathan Aranda (1B): 1-5, 1 R, .314 AVG, 2.0 FPTS. Aranda scored on Caminero’s double.
• José Caballero (SS): 1-4, 1 2B, 1 RBI, .275 AVG, 3.5 FPTS. Caballero’s fifth-inning double scored Misner.
• Edwin Uceta (P): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 2.30 ERA, Win (2-1), 7.0 FPTS. Uceta pitched a clean ninth.
• Pete Fairbanks (P): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 2.45 ERA, Save (4), 7.5 FPTS. Fairbanks closed the 10th.
• Drew Rasmussen (P): 5.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 82 pitches (55 strikes), 4.50 ERA, 4.5 FPTS. Rasmussen struggled early.
• Team Stats: 7 R, 9 H, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 3 BB, 7 K, 0 E, 4-14 RISP, 8 LOB, .273 AVG.
• Key Absences: None reported.

Key Player Stats: Arizona Diamondbacks

• Tim Tawa (2B): 1-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 390 ft HR (5th inning), .200 AVG, 6.0 FPTS. Tawa’s homer extended the lead.
• Josh Naylor (1B): 2-5, 1 RBI, .341 AVG, 4.0 FPTS. Naylor’s first-inning single scored Carroll.
• Alek Thomas (CF): 1-4, 1 2B, 1 RBI, .277 AVG, 3.5 FPTS. Thomas’ second-inning double scored Moreno.
• Corbin Burnes (P): 5.1 IP, 6 H, 3 R (1 ER), 3 BB, 8 K, 92 pitches (60 strikes), 4.05 ERA, 10.0 FPTS. Burnes kept it close.
• J.P. Feyereisen (P): 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER (unearned), 0 BB, 1 K, 4.80 ERA, Loss (0-1), -3.0 FPTS. Feyereisen faltered in the 10th.
• Team Stats: 4 R, 6 H, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 BB, 7 K, 3 E, 2-10 RISP, 5 LOB, .200 AVG.
• Key Absences: Ketel Marte (hamstring tightness).

Critical Moments

• 1st Inning (TB 0, ARI 1): Naylor’s RBI single scored Carroll.
• 2nd Inning (TB 0, ARI 3): Thomas’ RBI double and Carroll’s RBI groundout built the lead.
• 5th Inning (TB 1, ARI 4): Caballero’s RBI double scored Misner; Tawa’s homer answered back.
• 6th Inning (TB 3, ARI 4): Díaz scored on an error, and Morel’s RBI double narrowed the gap.
• 9th Inning (TB 4, ARI 4): Díaz’s RBI single tied the game.
• 10th Inning (TB 7, ARI 4): Caminero’s RBI double and Morel’s two-run homer off Feyereisen won it.

Head-to-Head Analysis

The Rays lead the all-time series 20-11 and hold a 7-3 edge in their last 10 games against the Diamondbacks (StatMuse).

• Scoring: Both teams averaged 5.0 runs per game. The Rays (.241 AVG, 12-38 RISP, 31.6%, 2 HRs) were led by Morel and Díaz, while the Diamondbacks (.216 AVG, 5-29 RISP, 17.2%, 5 HRs) relied on Carroll and Smith.
• Pitching: The Rays’ pitchers had a 4.34 ERA (14 ER in 29.0 IP), with Fairbanks (2.45 ERA) excelling. Arizona’s pitchers had a 3.30 ERA (11 ER in 30.0 IP), with Pfaadt (2.73 ERA) leading.
• Defense: The Rays had 1 error (Walls, Game 2). Arizona’s 4 errors (1 in Game 2, 3 in Game 3 by Perdomo, Suárez, Burnes) were costly.
• Key Stats: The Rays were 12-38 RISP (31.6%), leaving 23 LOB; the Diamondbacks were 5-29 RISP (17.2%), leaving 17 LOB. Arizona hit 5 HRs to Tampa Bay’s 2.

Series Standouts

Tampa Bay Rays

• Christopher Morel: 2 HRs, 3 RBI, .268 AVG, 16.0 FPTS. Morel’s homers in Games 2 and 3 were clutch.
• Yandy Díaz: 4-14, 1 2B, 2 RBI, .213 AVG, 9.5 FPTS. Díaz’s hits in Games 2 and 3 tied and won games.
• Pete Fairbanks: 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K, 2.45 ERA, 1 W, 1 SV, 15.5 FPTS. Fairbanks secured both wins.

Arizona Diamondbacks

• Corbin Carroll: 3 HRs, 3 RBI, .323 AVG, 18.5 FPTS. Carroll’s multi-homer Game 2 was a highlight.
• Pavin Smith: 1 HR, 3 RBI, .397 AVG, 13.5 FPTS. Smith’s Game 1 homer and hits were key.
• Brandon Pfaadt: 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 K, 2.73 ERA, 20.5 FPTS. Pfaadt’s Game 1 gem set the tone.

Team Performance Context

Tampa Bay Rays (11-14 after series)

The Rays, fourth in the AL East, showed resilience (4.3 RPG, .255 AVG, 4.10 ERA) despite a 0-4 road record entering the series. Morel (2.0 WAR), Díaz (1.8 WAR), and Fairbanks (1.0 WAR) led the way. Their 4-6 record in the last 10 games reflected inconsistency.

Arizona Diamondbacks (14-11 after series)

The Diamondbacks, fourth in the NL West, relied on offense (4.5 RPG, .260 AVG) and pitching (4.00 ERA), with Carroll (2.5 WAR), Smith (1.5 WAR), and Pfaadt (1.8 WAR) shining. Their 7-3 record in the last 10 games showed promise.

Injury and Roster Notes

• Tampa Bay Rays: No major injuries reported. Chandler Simpson continued his hit streak (5 games).
• Arizona Diamondbacks: Ketel Marte missed all three games (hamstring tightness). Josh Naylor and Pavin Smith filled in effectively.

Conclusion

The Tampa Bay Rays won their three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1, with victories on April 23 (7-6, 11 innings) and April 24 (7-4, 10 innings), while the Diamondbacks won on April 22 (5-1). Christopher Morel’s homers, Yandy Díaz’s clutch hits, and Pete Fairbanks’ relief work drove the Rays, while Corbin Carroll’s power and Brandon Pfaadt’s pitching led Arizona. The Rays’ extra-inning heroics and Arizona’s defensive miscues defined the series. Tampa Bay’s 20-11 all-time lead held firm. For detailed stats and recaps, visit ESPN or Baseball-Reference.

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