Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 3-5, 4th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays creamed the Minnesota Twins 7-1 at Target Field.
Just 8 games into the season. An even split between good and bad. The 6-run win last night carries weight here. Working against that, allowing 6.1 runs per game drags the whole score down.
Rays Game on April 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nick Martinez (0-0, 3.00 ERA) vs Simeon Woods Richardson (0-1, 3.60 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 47°F, Wind 11 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays creamed the Minnesota Twins 7-1 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Highlights
- Jonathan Aranda went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
- Yandy Díaz went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
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7 | 1 | .875 | W4 | |
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Blue Jays
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4 | 4 | .500 | 3.0 | L3 |
|
Orioles
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3 | 5 | .375 | 4.0 | L2 |
|
Rays
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3 | 5 | .375 | 4.0 | W1 |
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Red Sox
|
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2 | 6 | .250 | 5.0 | L1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 3-5 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .424 | 1.197 | 10 | |
| 1 | .348 | .965 | 6 | |
| 1 | .333 | .975 | 4 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays finally found their footing, bouncing back from a rough start with a resounding 7-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins, powered by Steven Matz's stellar outing that secured his second win of the season. The bullpen also stepped up, delivering three scoreless innings to seal the deal and raise hopes after a shaky 2-5 start to the season. Cedric Mullins is starting to show flashes of his potential, contributing on the basepaths and in the field, signaling a possible turnaround for his early struggles. Meanwhile, Junior Caminero's highlight-reel attempt showcased the youthful exuberance on this roster, even if it might have bent the rules a bit. With the Rays looking to build on this momentum, every game counts in the competitive AL East.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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