Phillies take 1–0 lead over Tampa Bay Rays in the second half

The Philadelphia Phillies took a 1–0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the second half of their September 27, 2026 game. After a quiet offensive start, the game developed with equal intensity; the scoreboard showed the records: Rays 98-63 and Phillies 87-74.

As Bleacher Report reports, Bryson Stott, batting fourth, hit a double that brought in the game’s only run. Around that hit there were several quick actions: Justin Crawford flew out, Edmundo Sosa reached on a double, Brandon Marsh suffered another fly out, while Cedric Mullins and Jonny DeLuca made outs in center field.

On the pitching side, N. Martinez had thrown 25 pitches by that point in the game. Among other stats recorded during the matchup was J. Realmuto with a .205 batting average; both teams continue to look for ways to increase run production. The game will continue with live updates, while Bleacher Report provides ongoing coverage of further developments.