Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 19-12, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays downed the San Francisco Giants 3-0 at Tropicana Field.
The foundation feels stable. Winning 6 of their last 7 and it shows. Add in a 3-run win last night helps the cause.
Rays Game on May 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Griffin Jax (1-2, 6.35 ERA) vs Landen Roupp (5-1, 2.55 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 55°F, Wind 4 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays downed the San Francisco Giants 3-0 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Junior Caminero went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
|
|
21 | 11 | .656 | W1 | |
|
Rays
|
|
19 | 12 | .613 | 1.5 | W1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
15 | 17 | .469 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
15 | 17 | .469 | 6.0 | L2 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
13 | 19 | .406 | 8.0 | W1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .333 | .926 | 21 | |
| 7 | .218 | .776 | 25 | |
| 9 | .258 | .836 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.64 | 0.85 | 30.2 | |
| 2-1 | 1.70 | 1.00 | 37.0 | |
| 3-2 | 3.10 | 1.17 | 29.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 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
Shane McClanahan returned to form in a big way, leading the Rays to a 3-0 shutout against the Giants, marking their second blanking in just three games. McClanahan's six-inning performance was his best of the season, showcasing the conviction fans have been waiting for since his injury layoff. Meanwhile, the win was bittersweet as Yandy Díaz exited early with left side tightness after a promising start, putting his status in doubt. The Rays’ pitching has been phenomenal, allowing just 1.6 runs per game over their last seven, and their recent run of 6-1 is making them a force in the division. As they gear up for their next match, the team’s confidence is high, but they’ll need to keep an eye on Díaz's recovery.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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