Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 18-12, 2nd in the AL East. The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. 6-1 over the last 7. That record does the talking. On top of that, opponents scoring just 1.6 per game. The mound work is solid.
Rays Game on May 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shane McClanahan (2-2, 3.91 ERA) vs Robbie Ray (2-3, 2.70 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 51°F, Wind 7 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
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20 | 11 | .645 | L1 | |
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Rays
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18 | 12 | .600 | 1.5 | L1 |
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Orioles
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15 | 16 | .484 | 5.0 | L1 |
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Blue Jays
|
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14 | 17 | .452 | 6.0 | L1 |
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Red Sox
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12 | 19 | .387 | 8.0 | L2 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .220 | .783 | 25 | |
| 4 | .330 | .899 | 20 | |
| 8 | .256 | .815 | 15 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.64 | 0.85 | 30.2 | |
| 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, currently 18-12 and holding steady in second place in their division, experienced a rare setback yesterday, falling to the Cleveland Guardians 3-1. Despite this loss, the last week has been impressive, with a scorching 6-1 record and a run differential of +16. The pitching staff has been the backbone of this success, posting a dazzling 1.6 runs allowed per game over the last seven days. Hot bats like Yandy Díaz, now hitting .333, are contributing to the offensive efforts, but the team is still dealing with nine players on the injured list, putting even more pressure on those on the active roster. As the Rays begin to shift focus toward the future, the buzz around the upcoming Draft is heating up, hinting at potential reinforcements on the horizon.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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