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**Padres drop series opener in Tampa, fall to Rays 9-4** - **Padres** lose 9-4 to AL-leading Tampa Bay in rough start to road trip - **Rays** get homers from Diaz and Mullins to cruise to their 80th win - **Casey Mize** struggles on the mound, tagged for the bulk of the damage - **Padres bullpen** provides a rare bright spot — young reliever drawing K-Rod comparisons Watch: Can San Diego's offense bounce back in Game 2 against the hot Rays? The lineup's set. Drop in.