Dodgers Fall to Rays in Extra Innings

The St. Louis Cardinals suffered a 7-4 defeat to the San Diego Padres, marking Mike Shildt's return as manager to Busch Stadium. Kyle Gibson struggled on the mound, giving up seven runs in just over four innings, while the Cardinals' playoff hopes dimmed as they trailed five games behind the Braves for a wild card spot. In a separate game, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced a tough loss against the Tampa Bay Rays, falling 9-8 in extra innings. Clayton Kershaw had a rough start, allowing four runs in the first inning and a total of five earned runs during his outing. Despite a strong offensive comeback, the Dodgers couldn't secure the win, snapping their five-game winning streak and narrowing their lead in the National League West to three games. Both teams will need to regroup as the playoff race intensifies.