Everson Pereira’s first career home run and Brandon Lowe’s two-run blast led the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on a Friday night in Washington. Their timely hitting proved decisive in a competitive game that highlighted both veteran consistency and a promising new talent.

The Tampa Bay Rays continued their winning streak with a decisive 4-1 victory over the San Diego Padres, fueled by Ryan Pepiot’s stellar pitching and Brandon Lowe’s home run.