Controversial Call Seals Rays' Victory Over Brewers in Tense 1-0 Shutout
May 1, 2024The Tampa Bay Rays narrowly defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 amid controversy on April 29, 2024.
A disputed backswing interference call negated a potential game-tying run for the Brewers in the latest game.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy was ejected after contesting the umpire's decision, which followed another contentious ruling in a prior game against the Yankees.
Despite the Brewers' third consecutive loss, the Rays achieved only their second victory in eight games.
Pitchers Ryan Pepiot and three relievers secured a three-hit shutout for the Rays.
The upcoming game will see the Rays' LHP Tyler Alexander and the Brewers' RHP Freddy Peralta as starting pitchers.
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AP News • Apr 30, 2024
Rays thwart Brewers' ninth-inning comeback attempt and win 1-0ESPN • Apr 30, 2024
Murphy miffed after Brewers on wrong end of another 'bad' call - ESPN