The Rays pulled off another walk-off win, this time in extras against the Yankees. With the game tied in the 12th, G-Man Choi stepped in and battled to a 2-2 count. He got an outside pitch and launched it over the fence. A fan caught it with one hand up, matching Choi’s celebration as he rounded the bases with both arms raised. As soon as the ball cleared the fence, Rays reliever Diego Castillo turned to grab the bubble gum before anyone else even reacted.
The dugout erupted. Players launched everything into the air—gloves, towels, water bottles. Smoke from the fireworks mixed with flying gear and Gatorade sprays. Willy Adames ripped off Choi’s jersey, Austin Meadows tackled him, and the squad piled on. Choi laughed through it, even as teammates drenched him and clowned him a bit before finishing it off with hugs. This marked the Rays’ third walk-off in the last five games and another late rally in a stretch packed with dramatic wins.
Choi’s homer was more than just clutch—it came against his former team and capped a chaotic, high-energy finish. The team fed off it. The celebration felt spontaneous and earned, a mix of joy and sheer adrenaline. The Rays are grinding for a playoff spot and making the most of every inning.