Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 22-12, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 at Tropicana Field.
Things are trending well. 6 of the last 7 in the win column. And winning by 4 last night moved the needle.
Rays Game on May 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Drew Rasmussen (2-1, 2.64 ERA) vs Kevin Gausman (2-2, 3.10 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, SN1 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 63°F, Wind 4 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Taylor Walls went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
- Jonathan Aranda went 3-4.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
|
|
24 | 11 | .686 | W4 | |
|
Rays
|
|
22 | 12 | .647 | 1.5 | W4 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
16 | 19 | .457 | 8.0 | L2 |
|
Orioles
|
|
15 | 20 | .429 | 9.0 | L5 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
14 | 21 | .400 | 10.0 | W1 |
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 | .268 | .835 | 28 | |
| 5 | .322 | .898 | 21 | |
| 9 | .258 | .839 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.64 | 0.85 | 30.2 | |
| 3-1 | 1.71 | 1.02 | 42.0 | |
| 3-2 | 3.10 | 1.17 | 29.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9 hits, 3 RBI, .692 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays are on fire, clinching their 10th win in 11 games with a decisive 5-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, continuing their dominance at Tropicana Field. Nick Martinez, boasting an impressive 1.70 ERA, set the tone with a stellar performance that kept the Blue Jays in check. Ryan Vilade, a surprising star of the night, is proving his worth after a rocky start to his career, contributing significantly to the team's resurgence. As the Rays climb into the top five of the FanGraphs Power Rankings, the excitement continues to build among fans, especially on this special Star Wars Night. With a record of 21-12 and momentum on their side, the Rays are looking to keep the heat on as they charge forward this season.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Boston Red Sox for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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