Dylan Beavers’ Walk-Off Homer Lifts Orioles Over Rays 6-5 in Dramatic Comeback – Game Recap & Highlights (9/25/25)

Thursday, September 25th, 2025

Baltimore Orioles Secure Dramatic 6-5 Walk-Off Win Over Tampa Bay Rays

Dylan Beavers electrified the home crowd by homering on the first pitch of the bottom of the ninth inning, powering the Baltimore Orioles to a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in their final home game of the season.

The Orioles, staring down a last-place finish in the AL East if they lost, mounted an impressive late-game comeback after trailing 5-2 in the eighth inning. This win ensures the Rays will suffer back-to-back losing seasons for the first time since 2014-2017.

How the Game Unfolded

After Tampa Bay’s Christopher Morel opened the scoring with a bases-loaded double in the third inning, Richie Palacios added a sacrifice fly to put the Rays ahead 3-0. Baltimore responded in the bottom of the third, as Ryan Mountcastle launched a solo homer and later added an RBI single in the fifth, narrowing the deficit to one run.

In the sixth, the Rays tacked on two more runs with back-to-back RBI doubles from Tristan Gray and Bob Seymour. The Orioles’ fortunes shifted dramatically in the eighth inning, beginning when a wild pitch on a swinging strikeout permitted a run to score. Shortly after, Coby Mayo blasted a game-tying two-run homer on the first pitch from Rays reliever Kevin Kelly.

Pitching Highlights

Jesse Scholtens delivered a strong performance in relief for Tampa Bay, striking out nine batters over 5 1/3 innings. However, his outing ended with the wild pitch that proved costly. Baltimore’s bullpen was anchored by Keegan Akin, who pitched a scoreless ninth and picked up the win. Kevin Kelly took the loss for the Rays after surrendering home runs on back-to-back first pitches to Mayo and Beavers.

Key Moment

Rico Garcia faced a bases-loaded jam in the eighth inning, allowing singles to the first three Rays batters. He then struck out two hitters and got a lineout to escape without damage, setting the stage for Baltimore’s rally.

Key Stat

The Rays haven’t finished last in the AL East since the 2016 season. With three games remaining, Tampa Bay leads Baltimore by just two games.

What’s Next

Tampa Bay heads to Toronto for a three-game set against the playoff-bound Blue Jays, with Adrian Houser (8-4) scheduled to start on Friday night. The Orioles begin a series in New York against the Yankees, with Trevor Rogers (9-2, 1.35 ERA) set to take the mound.

In summary

The Baltimore Orioles capped their 2025 home schedule with an exhilarating walk-off homer from Dylan Beavers, sealing a comeback 6-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Down by three runs late, the Orioles rallied behind clutch hits and key relief pitching to secure the victory. The game marked a significant moment in the AL East standings as Baltimore staved off a last-place finish and handed Tampa Bay its second consecutive losing season. Both teams now head into pivotal final series with postseason implications on the line.

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