Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 21-12, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays held off the San Francisco Giants 2-1 at Tropicana Field.
Nothing to panic about here. The 6-1 stretch tells you most of what you need to know. Factor in pitching at 1.3 RA/G. That's keeping the score warm.
Rays Game on May 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nick Martinez (2-1, 1.70 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | SN1, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 51°F, Wind 6 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays held off the San Francisco Giants 2-1 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jonathan Aranda went 4-5 with 1 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
|
|
23 | 11 | .676 | W3 | |
|
Rays
|
|
21 | 12 | .636 | 1.5 | W3 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
16 | 18 | .471 | 7.0 | L1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
15 | 19 | .441 | 8.0 | L4 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
13 | 21 | .382 | 10.0 | L2 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .252 | .814 | 28 | |
| 5 | .333 | .926 | 21 | |
| 9 | .264 | .854 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 3 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays continue to solidify their status as a formidable team, winning a nail-biter against the San Francisco Giants 2-1, showcasing their resilience and knack for grinding out tough victories. With a 20-12 record and a spiking confidence, the Rays have proven they can excel even when the offense isn't firing on all cylinders, as they managed just two runs against a struggling Giants team. Bryan Baker's clean ninth inning and Ian Seymour's clutch performance in the 10th highlighted the team's pitching depth and ability to handle pressure. As the Rays gear up for the next matchup, they remain poised to capitalize on their strong momentum, while the Giants are left searching for answers after a dismal road trip. The race in the AL East is heating up, and the Rays are firmly in the mix.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Boston Red Sox for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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