Photos: A look back at the Rays' 4-1 win over Houston in Game 4 of the American League Division Series
Tampa Bay forces the decisive Game 5 at 7:07 p.m. Thursday in Houston with a rollicking victory in Game 4 at Tropicana Field.
Published Oct. 8, 2019|Updated Oct. 8, 2019
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) celebrates his solo homer in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Travis d'Arnaud (37) reaches back for the tag as Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) attempts to slide at home plate in the fourth inning in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. Altuve was called out at the plate. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Diego Castillo (63) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) is seen during batting practice just prior the Rays taking on the Houston Astros for Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Travis d'Arnaud (37) bunts during batting practice just prior the Rays taking on the Houston Astros for Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash (16) throws during batting practice just prior the Rays taking on the Houston Astros for Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, right, talks with Rays President Matthew Silverman, center, and Rays President Brian Auld, left, just prior to the Rays taking on the Houston Astros for Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Little League players from the with Astros Doral Little league team of Miami attempt to get autographs from Houston Astros players during prior to taking on the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, right, talks with Rays President Brian Auld, center, as St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman looks on just prior to the Rays taking on the Houston Astros for Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Sienna Santoo, 6, arrives for her first major league baseball game during Game 4 of the American League Division Series (ALDS) between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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Crowds walk toward the main gate at Tropicana Field for Game 4 of the American League Division Series (ALDS) between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Henley Vansant, 9, waits for an autograph, preferably from starting pitcher, Blake Snell (4), his favorite player, during Game 4 of the American League Division Series (ALDS) between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Saxophonist BK Jackson performs the National Anthem just prior to the Tampa Bay Rays taking on the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays fans wave towels just prior to the taking on the Houston Astros players for Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Former Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Grant Balfour throws out the ceremonial first pitch just prior to the Rays taking on the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Tommy Pham (29) rounds the bases after connecting for a solo homer in the first inning against the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Tommy Pham (29) celebrates with Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) after Pham hit a solo homer in the first inning against the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) hugs Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Diego Castillo (63) just prior to Castillo being taken out of the game during the second inning against the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (48) delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Houston in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Diego Castillo (63) looks to the dome after being taken out of the game in the second inning against the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) connects for a single in the fifth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) and Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Avisail Garcia (24) celebrate Adames solo homer in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) rounds the bases after hitting a solo homer in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) throws the ball on the ground after giving up a solo homer to Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) in the fourth inning in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson (70) delivers a pitch in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) throws the ball to first base as Tampa Bay Rays catcher Travis d'Arnaud (37) slides into second base on a completed double play in the fifth inning in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) walks to dugout after being taken out in the fourth inning gains the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Fans cheer during the sixth inning between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (4) pitches in the Rays bullpen during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
during Game 4 of the American League Division Series (ALDS) between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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Jaylanie Galarza, 7, yells for the Rays in the last moments during Game 4 of the American League Division Series (ALDS) between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Tommy Pham (29) rounds the bases after connecting for a solo homer in the first inning against the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Fans cheer in the last moments during Game 4 of the American League Division Series (ALDS) between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26), facing, and Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy (5) hug after the Rays 4-1 win over the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays players celebrate their 4-1 win over the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays closing pitcher Blake Snell (4) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. The Rays defeated the Astros 4-1. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tropicana Field saw big crowds again during Game 4 of the American League Division Series (ALDS) between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Travis d'Arnaud (37) tags Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) as Altuve slides past home plate in the fourth inning in Game 4 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in St. Petersburg. Altuve was called out at the plate. DIRK SHADD | Times