Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 42-31, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays let it slip away against the Washington Nationals 3-4 at Tropicana Field.
Hard to feel good about the data. 2-5 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted. And just 3.3 runs per game this stretch. Not enough.
Rays Game on June 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nick Martinez (6-2, 2.60 ERA) vs Andrew Alvarez (1-0, 3.49 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 1 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays let it slip away against the Washington Nationals 3-4 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Junior Caminero went 3-3 with 1 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
|
|
46 | 29 | .613 | L1 | |
|
Rays
|
|
42 | 31 | .575 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
38 | 39 | .494 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
36 | 42 | .462 | 11.5 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
31 | 43 | .419 | 14.5 | W2 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .322 | .905 | 48 | |
| 12 | .275 | .828 | 51 | |
| 15 | .284 | .869 | 34 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.84 | 0.92 | 29.1 | |
| 6-3 | 2.59 | 0.88 | 80.0 | |
| 4-3 | 2.67 | 0.92 | 33.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .545 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 |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays celebrated a 5-2 victory over the Washington Nationals yesterday, but that win feels like a drop in the bucket amid a dismal 2-5 stretch over the last week. The team has squandered golden opportunities, failing to capitalize on a bases-loaded situation in the first inning and letting the winning run slip away in the ninth. This inconsistency highlights the struggles of a lineup that has recently shown it doesn’t rely on home runs to secure wins, yet still needs to find its rhythm at the plate with a meager 3.3 runs per game. With a strong pitching staff, anchored by Shane McClanahan, the Rays must shift their focus to maximizing every scoring chance as they gear up for the next game against the Nationals. The season is nearly half over, and the pressure is on for this team to make a push.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Kansas City Royals for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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