Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 9-7, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the Chicago White Sox 8-5 at Rate Field.
The data is clear. Moved into first. That's a big deal for the score. Plus, 5-2 lately. Steady, productive baseball.
Rays Game on April 15
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jesse Scholtens (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Sean Burke (0-1, 3.60 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, Chicago Sports Network Plus |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Moderate drizzle, 70°F, Wind 7 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the Chicago White Sox 8-5 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
- Ryan Vilade went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
- Ben Williamson went 2-3 with 3 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
9 | 7 | .562 | W4 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
9 | 8 | .529 | 0.5 | L1 |
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Orioles
|
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9 | 9 | .500 | 1.0 | L2 |
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Blue Jays
|
|
7 | 9 | .438 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
7 | 11 | .389 | 3.0 | W1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .365 | 1.008 | 15 | |
| 3 | .222 | .720 | 14 | |
| 0 | .407 | .910 | 4 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays continue to shine as they climb to first place in the division with an 8-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox yesterday, showcasing their power and resilience as they improve their record to 9-7. With a recent 5-2 stretch, the Rays are picking up steam, despite an overall run differential of -2 over the last week. Yandy Díaz is on fire, batting .365, and is leading the charge as the offense looks robust. The White Sox will be feeling the heat when they face rookie Sam Antonacci, who makes his MLB debut today against Sean Burke. The Rays are not just playing well, they are laying claim to their spot at the top and looking to keep the momentum rolling against a struggling opponent.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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