Mejía secures Rays 1-0 win against Brewers

Francisco Mejía, with an 8^th-inning sacrifice fly, helped the MLB-leading Tampa Bay Rays to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.

It’s GREAT to be home pic.twitter.com/PfaZuqwz8K

— Tampa Bay Devil Rays (@RaysBaseball) May 20, 2023

Luke Raley was struck by a pitch from Peter Strzelecki leading off the 8^th. Luke stole 2^nd, went to 3^rd on catcher William Contreras’ throwing mistake, and was home on Francisco’s fly to the left.

More on this topic:

Ohtani and Aaron Judge leading the race for the MLB MVP award

The Floridian franchise (33-13), who recorded 4-6 in their recent road games, now are 20-3 at their venue.

Milwaukee LHP Eric Lauer (4-4) will begin on Saturday. Tampa Bay will answer with RHP Zach Eflin (5-1).

This is one of the louder sac flies you’ll ever hear. pic.twitter.com/2iENWWHPSL

— Tampa Bay Devil Rays (@RaysBaseball) May 20, 2023