Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 41-29, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were edged out by the Los Angeles Dodgers 0-1 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
The score reflects some real issues. Slipped from 1th to 2th in the division. Compounding things, a 10-man IL is starting to matter.
Rays Game on June 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 03:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shane McClanahan (6-4, 3.23 ERA) vs Shohei Ohtani (6-2, 1.06 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 66°F, Wind 4 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were edged out by the Los Angeles Dodgers 0-1 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
|
|
44 | 27 | .620 | W3 | |
|
Rays
|
|
41 | 29 | .586 | 2.5 | L2 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
35 | 38 | .479 | 10.0 | W1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
34 | 40 | .459 | 11.5 | L3 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
29 | 41 | .414 | 14.5 | L2 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .313 | .892 | 46 | |
| 11 | .272 | .819 | 48 | |
| 15 | .273 | .860 | 32 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.91 | 0.95 | 28.1 | |
| 6-3 | 2.59 | 0.88 | 80.0 | |
| 4-2 | 2.27 | 0.82 | 31.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
In a tightly contested series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Rays fell short again, losing 0-1 in a game that showcased Drew Rasmussen’s impressive form, who allowed just one run over seven innings, with a late home run from Shohei Ohtani marking his only blemish. Despite Rasmussen’s brilliance, the Rays' offensive struggles lingered, leaving them reeling with a lukewarm 4-3 record over the past week and slipping to second in the division. Yandy Díaz and Jonathan Aranda need to find a way to ignite the bats, especially with Ohtani scheduled to pitch in the series finale. The Rays are teetering on the edge of contention, and every game now carries significant weight as they navigate a challenging stretch with injuries piling up.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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