Gregor Blanco singled off Xavier Cedeno to start the eighth and advanced to second on Denard Span's sacrifice bunt. Panik then singled to right to drive home Blanco. Buster Posey added an RBI single off Tyler Sturdevant and Conor Gillaspie chipped in with a two-run double off Sturdevant to give the Giants a four-run cushion.
Jake Odorizzi started for the Rays and got a no-decision after holding the Giants to one run on four hits while striking out eight in six innings. Brandon Belt's solo home run in the fourth was the only blemish on his line.