Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 15-11, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays downed the Minnesota Twins 6-1 at Tropicana Field.
Cruising at a nice clip. Last night's win by 5 gives the score a boost. The catch: a 9-man IL is starting to matter.
Rays Game on April 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jesse Scholtens (1-1, 2.93 ERA) vs Simeon Woods Richardson (0-3, 5.96 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Light drizzle, 43°F, Wind 10 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays downed the Minnesota Twins 6-1 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
Highlights
- Ben Williamson went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
|
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18 | 9 | .667 | W8 | |
|
Rays
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15 | 11 | .577 | 2.5 | W3 |
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Orioles
|
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13 | 14 | .481 | 5.0 | L1 |
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Blue Jays
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11 | 15 | .423 | 6.5 | W1 |
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Red Sox
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10 | 17 | .370 | 8.0 | W1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .269 | .876 | 15 | |
| 6 | .226 | .815 | 21 | |
| 3 | .337 | .897 | 18 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 2.45 | 0.74 | 25.2 | |
| 1-1 | 2.10 | 1.10 | 30.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .2 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
Shane McClanahan's resurgence continues to be the silver lining for the Tampa Bay Rays, as he delivered a stellar performance in yesterday's 6-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins, marking his second win of the season. The electric lefty, reminiscent of his 2022 form, is a crucial asset as the Rays sit at 14-11, grappling with injuries and a lukewarm 3-4 record over the past week. McClanahan's ability to dominate on the mound gives the Rays hope amidst their struggles, especially as they fall to second in the AL East. While the offense flashed some power, reminiscent of the days of Nelson Cruz, the team still needs to find consistency. With the acquisition of reliever Casey Legumina, the Rays are looking to bolster their bullpen, but the real story is McClanahan's revival,an encouraging sign for fans eager for a turnaround.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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