Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 44-33, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays downed the Kansas City Royals 5-3 at Tropicana Field.
Stuck in neutral. Took last night by 2. That matters. The catch: getting outscored by 4 is dragging the score south.
Rays Game on June 25
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 12:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Casey Legumina (2-1, 3.45 ERA) vs Seth Lugo (3-4, 3.69 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 69°F, Wind 2 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays downed the Kansas City Royals 5-3 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 2 |
Highlights
- Yandy Díaz went 4-5 with 1 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
|
|
48 | 31 | .608 | W2 | |
|
Rays
|
|
44 | 33 | .571 | 3.0 | W1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
39 | 41 | .487 | 9.5 | L2 |
|
Orioles
|
|
38 | 44 | .463 | 11.5 | L2 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
32 | 46 | .410 | 15.5 | L1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .332 | .926 | 51 | |
| 12 | .282 | .834 | 53 | |
| 16 | .279 | .860 | 37 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 2.01 | 0.89 | 31.1 | |
| 6-4 | 2.62 | 0.88 | 86.0 | |
| 4-3 | 2.52 | 0.90 | 35.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays snapped their recent slump with a gritty 5-3 win over the Kansas City Royals, showcasing their resilience after a tough week. Griffin Jax shone on the mound, striking out a season-high seven batters, proving he’s firmly settled into his new role as a starter. The game was marked by defensive blunders from both sides, but the Rays capitalized just enough to secure the victory, reflecting a much-needed shift in momentum after a dismal 2-5 stretch that weighed heavily on their spirits. With their record now at 43-33, the Rays must build on this win to regain their footing in the division. As they look ahead to the next matchup against Kansas City, fans can only hope this is the turning point that reignites their season.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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