Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 5-5, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 at Tropicana Field.
Steady as she goes. 5-5 over the last 7. That record does the talking. Plus, coming off a win by 2. That energy is baked into the score.
Rays Game on April 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Drew Rasmussen (0-0, 1.80 ERA) vs Javier Assad (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Rays.TV |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jonathan Aranda went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Junior Caminero went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Cedric Mullins went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
|
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7 | 2 | .778 | L1 | |
|
Rays
|
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5 | 5 | .500 | 2.5 | W3 |
|
Orioles
|
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4 | 6 | .400 | 3.5 | W1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
4 | 6 | .400 | 3.5 | L5 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
2 | 8 | .200 | 5.5 | L3 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 5-5 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .415 | 1.123 | 10 | |
| 1 | .345 | .939 | 6 | |
| 0 | .333 | 1.000 | 0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays marked their return to Tropicana Field with a solid 6-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs, showcasing their power with three home runs in their home opener. While the bats came alive, the excitement was tempered by the absence of ace Shane McClanahan, who remains sidelined, spotlighting the team's ongoing pitching struggles. On a brighter note, Taylor Walls was activated from the injured list just in time to bolster the infield, a needed boost as the Rays look to stabilize their lineup. Nick Martinez continues to impress with his exceptional start in a Rays uniform, adding to the team's hopes as they now aim to build momentum at home after a tumultuous start to the season. With the record at 4-5, every win counts, and the energy at Tropicana could be the spark this team desperately needs.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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