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Tampa Bay defeated San Francisco 2–1 on May 3 at Tropicana Field in a low-scoring pitching duel that fell well short of the Vegas total of 1 run. The Rays managed just 8 hits and zero home runs but converted their limited opportunities into 2 runs, while the Giants mustered 6 hits and 1 run despite striking out only 5 times. Both offenses struggled significantly, with San Francisco posting a .642 OPS and Tampa Bay a .702 OPS, reflecting the offensive stagnation throughout the contest. The Rays' pitching staff allowed just 1 earned run across 3.75 ERA performance, while the Giants' starter yielded 2 runs on 8 hits with a 3.87 ERA. Neither team committed an error, keeping the game clean defensively, though the lack of offensive production—particularly the absence of home runs from both lineups—defined the matchup. The Giants' inability to capitalize on scoring chances proved decisive in this defensive struggle. San Francisco will need to generate more consistent offensive output moving forward to stay competitive in the division.