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The Tampa Bay Rays were 29-14, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 7-2 at Tropicana Field.

Rays Daily Vibe Check
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last night's win

The foundation feels stable. Won by 5 last night and the score reflects it. Also helping: outpacing opponents by 8 runs this stretch.

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Rays Game on May 16

Opponent:Miami Marlins (20-25)
Location:Tropicana Field
First Pitch:04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Nick Martinez (4-1, 1.70 ERA) vs Sandy Alcantara (3-2, 3.90 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Rays.TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 55°F, Wind 3 mph

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 7-2 at Tropicana Field.

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Highlights

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
2914.674 W1
Yankees
2817.6222.0 W1
Orioles
2025.44410.0 L1
Blue Jays
1925.43210.5 L1
Red Sox
1826.40911.5 L2

Tampa Bay Rays are 4-2-1T in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
8
Jonathan Aranda
 8.280.86233
2
Yandy Díaz
 6.297.82726
13
Junior Caminero
 11.248.79919

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
18
Shane McClanahan
 4-22.270.9839.2
28
Nick Martinez
 4-11.701.0547.2
57
Drew Rasmussen
 3-13.160.9142.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
31
Cedric Mullins
 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
21
Jonny DeLuca
 3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
60
Garrett Cleavinger
 2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays celebrated a dominant 7-2 victory over the Miami Marlins, marking their 11th consecutive win at Tropicana Field and further solidifying their status as the American League's best team. Ian Seymour set the tone on the mound, effectively shutting down the Marlins early. Meanwhile, the Rays made a roster move by designating Aaron Brooks for assignment, paving the way for Trevor Martin's return from Triple-A. Off the field, the excitement continues with a preliminary agreement for a new ballpark in Tampa, a monumental step for the franchise that promises to reshape their future. As the Rays sit atop the AL East at 28-14, it's clear that not only are they winning on the field, but they're also making significant strides off it.

Sources
Mullins Takes Junk Yard as Rays Handle Marlins: Rays 7, Marlins 2
DRays Bay
Mullins Takes Junk Yard as Rays Handle Marlins: Rays 7, Marlins 2
Dominating the Miami Marlins is a great way to open MLB’s second annual Rivalry Weekend for the Tampa Bay Rays. Speaking of opening, Ian Seymour did exactly what an opener is supposed to do in the first inning. He got Xavier Edwards to pop out, struck out Liam Hicks, and handled Otto Lopez with a […]
 Game Thread: This guy’s throwing Junk!
DRays Bay
Game Thread: This guy’s throwing Junk!
Go Rays!
 Rays Designate Aaron Brooks For Assignment
Mlbtraderumors
Rays Designate Aaron Brooks For Assignment
The Rays have designated right-hander Aaron Brooks for assignment and recalled fellow righty Trevor Martin from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Their 40-man roster is now at 39 players. Brooks, 36, signed with the Rays earlier this month after beginning the season in the Mexican League. […]
 3 keys to another victory as AL-best Rays win 11th straight at Trop
MLB.com
3 keys to another victory as AL-best Rays win 11th straight at Trop
The big news for the Rays this week has been the progress they’ve made toward securing a long-anticipated long-term ballpark in the Tampa Bay area. There’s a lot to like about the way they’re playing in their longtime home, too.
 Preliminary agreement for new ballpark a 'monumental step' for Rays, Tampa
MLB.com
Preliminary agreement for new ballpark a 'monumental step' for Rays, Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. -- A day after reaching a preliminary agreement on a proposal to build a new ballpark in Tampa, representatives from the Rays, Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa on Friday offered more insight into the process and potential benefits of the stadium plan during a news conference
 The Orioles Have Turned Taylor Ward Into a Brand-New Hitter
Justbaseball
The Orioles Have Turned Taylor Ward Into a Brand-New Hitter
The Baltimore Orioles have not gotten off to the start they envisioned. They sit at 20-24 and nine games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East. A big reason for that has been the lack of production from the lineup. Baltimore ranks 25th in batting average and 21st in on-base percentage. Pair […] The post The Orioles Have Turned Taylor Ward Into a Brand-New Hitter appeared first on Just Baseball.

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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