The Tampa Bay Rays edged out the Chicago Cubs with a score of 5-4 at Wrigley Field on September 13, 2025. Bryan Baker secured the win for the Rays, improving his record to 3-4 this season. The victory brought the Rays’ record to 72-75, while the Cubs slipped to 84-63.

Nicky Fortes contributed significantly to the Rays’ offense with a home run and an RBI double. Junior Caminero also played a key role, hitting a home run and driving in another run with a double. The game marked a challenging outing for Cubs pitcher Brad Keller, who took the loss after allowing a crucial run in the ninth inning.

The Cubs got on the board first with a run in the second inning. They added two more in the fourth, taking a 3-0 lead. The Rays responded with a run in the fifth inning to make it 3-1. In the sixth, the Rays tied the game with two runs. The Cubs regained the lead in the seventh, making it 4-3. The Rays tied it again in the eighth with a run. In the ninth inning, the Rays scored the winning run to take the game 5-4. The Rays’ offense collected 14 hits, while the Cubs had six. Bryan Baker got the win for the Rays, and Brad Keller took the loss for the Cubs.

N. Fortes had a notable performance for the Rays. He went 2-for-2 at the plate, with a home run and a double, driving in one run. J. Caminero also contributed with two hits, including a home run, and an RBI.

B. Baker was the winning pitcher for the Rays. He pitched one inning, allowing one hit and no runs. P. Fairbanks closed the game with a scoreless ninth inning, striking out two batters.

For the Cubs, M. Busch hit a home run and collected one RBI. M. Ballesteros also added a home run and an RBI. B. Keller took the loss, giving up two hits and one run in his one inning on the mound.

What’s Next

The Rays’ win over the Cubs improves their record to 72-75, placing them 4th in the East. This victory helps the Rays stay in the mix as the season nears its end. Every win counts as they aim to climb the standings. For the Cubs, the loss drops them to 84-63, keeping them in 2nd place in the Central. This defeat affects their push for the top spot. The Cubs need to bounce back in upcoming games to stay competitive.

The Rays will continue their series against the Cubs on September 14, 2025, at Wrigley Field. This game is scheduled to begin at 2:20 PM. After this, the Rays will return home to face the Toronto Blue Jays starting on September 15, 2025.

The Cubs will also play the Rays on September 14, 2025, at Wrigley Field. Following this, the Cubs will travel to face the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 15, 2025. The game against the Pirates will start at 6:40 PM at PNC Park.

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