Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 10-7, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the Chicago White Sox 8-3 at Rate Field.
The numbers back it up. Climbed to the top of the division. Add in last night's win by 5 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting.
Rays Game on April 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Steven Matz (3-0, 3.94 ERA) vs Jordan Leasure (1-0, 4.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 6 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the Chicago White Sox 8-3 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jake Fraley went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Junior Caminero went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
10 | 7 | .588 | W5 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
10 | 8 | .556 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Orioles
|
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9 | 9 | .500 | 1.5 | L2 |
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Blue Jays
|
|
7 | 10 | .412 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
7 | 11 | .389 | 3.5 | W1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .369 | 1.037 | 16 | |
| 3 | .227 | .740 | 15 | |
| 2 | .286 | .820 | 9 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.2 scoreless IP, 7 K in 2 recent games | |
| 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 are on fire, not just riding a five-game winning streak but doing so in style on Jackie Robinson Day, marking their first win on this significant occasion in 15 years. Junior Caminero shone with a strong performance as the Rays unleashed their power, demonstrating that their offensive prowess isn't limited to small-ball tactics,though they still lead the league in sacrifice bunts and stolen bases. This blend of speed and power keeps the Rays at the top of the division with a 9-7 record, showcasing a team that embraces both the history of the game and the exciting potential of its current roster. Their next challenge comes against the White Sox, who will be eager for a reset after falling victim to the Rays' barrage.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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