MLB: Tampa Bay Rays defeat Pittsburgh Pirates as top teams collide (12 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 in a battle between teams with the top two records in Major League Baseball at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Tuesday. Harold Ramírez of the Rays hit a home run and Jose Siri was able to steal home plate.

The Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Siri celebrates after stealing home during the fifth inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., on May 2, 2023. The Rays defeated the Pirates 4-1. Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI

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Pirates starter Roansy Contreras pitches against the Rays during the first inning. Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI

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Rays starter Javy Guerra pitches during the first inning. Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI

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Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder (R) and catcher Christian Bethancourt (C) talk on the mound with Guerra. Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI

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