Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 18-11, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays eked out a win over the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 at Progressive Field.
The foundation feels stable. Winning 6 of their last 7 and it shows. Factor in the pitching staff at 2.9 RA/G is a stabilizing force.
Rays Game on April 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Drew Rasmussen (2-0, 2.45 ERA) vs Gavin Williams (4-1, 3.28 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 58°F, Wind 5 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays eked out a win over the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Yankees
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20 | 10 | .667 | W2 | |
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Rays
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18 | 11 | .621 | 1.5 | W6 |
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Orioles
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14 | 15 | .483 | 5.5 | W1 |
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Blue Jays
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13 | 16 | .448 | 6.5 | W1 |
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Red Sox
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12 | 18 | .400 | 8.0 | L1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .229 | .811 | 25 | |
| 4 | .324 | .896 | 20 | |
| 8 | .257 | .827 | 15 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 2.45 | 0.74 | 25.2 | |
| 2-1 | 1.70 | 1.00 | 37.0 | |
| 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 extended their impressive win streak against American League teams to 13 with a nail-biting 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, showcasing their resilience amid injury concerns. Nick Martinez was stellar on the mound, continuing to silence opposing hitters, while the clubhouse buzzed with upbeat energy, fueled by friendly Ping-Pong matches before the game. Unfortunately, the joy was somewhat dimmed when Junior Caminero took a foul ball to the face, leaving him day-to-day with a bruised jaw. On a brighter note, Yandy Díaz remains a force at the plate, hitting .327 this season, propelling the Rays to a solid 5-2 record over the last week. With their current momentum and a strong record of 17-11, Tampa Bay looks poised to keep climbing the standings as they face the Guardians again.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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