Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 17-11, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays narrowly beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 at Progressive Field.
The numbers paint a decent picture. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. Add in outpacing opponents by 6 runs this stretch.
Rays Game on April 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nick Martinez (1-1, 2.10 ERA) vs Tanner Bibee (0-3, 4.45 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 1 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays narrowly beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ryan Vilade went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
- Jonathan Aranda went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
|
|
19 | 10 | .655 | W1 | |
|
Rays
|
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17 | 11 | .607 | 1.5 | W5 |
|
Orioles
|
|
13 | 15 | .464 | 5.5 | L2 |
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Blue Jays
|
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12 | 16 | .429 | 6.5 | L1 |
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Red Sox
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12 | 17 | .414 | 7.0 | W3 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .228 | .822 | 24 | |
| 4 | .327 | .910 | 20 | |
| 8 | .259 | .833 | 15 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 2.45 | 0.74 | 25.2 | |
| 1-1 | 2.10 | 1.10 | 30.0 | |
| 4-1 | 4.31 | 1.12 | 31.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 3 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 8.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays secured a nail-biting 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, showcasing their depth and resilience as Steven Matz bounced back with a stellar seven-inning performance. Ryan Vilade was a standout, driving in two runs with three hits to help guide the team to its 17th win of the season. This victory further emphasizes the Rays' ability to dominate AL opponents, despite facing tough competition. As the front office weighs club options for fan favorites like Yandy Díaz and Drew Rasmussen, the buzz around the team continues to grow. With a solid blend of pitching and small ball tactics, the Rays are proving they have what it takes to contend, all while keeping an eye on the future.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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