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The Tampa Bay Rays were 46-33, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays bested the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 at Tropicana Field.

Rays Daily Vibe Check
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last night's win

Comfortable territory. Won by 5 last night and the score reflects it. And outpacing opponents by 10 runs this stretch.

Rays Game on June 27

Opponent:Arizona Diamondbacks (41-40)
Location:Tropicana Field
First Pitch:06:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Cole Sulser (1-0, 5.40 ERA) vs Jose Cabrera (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
TV Broadcast:DBACKS.TV, Rays.TV
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 2 mph

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays bested the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 at Tropicana Field.

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Highlights

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Yankees
4833.593 L2
Rays
4633.5821.0 W3
Blue Jays
3943.4769.5 L4
Orioles
3944.47010.0 W1
Red Sox
3446.42513.5 W2

Tampa Bay Rays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
13
Junior Caminero
20.285.90646
2
Yandy Díaz
12.334.93352
8
Jonathan Aranda
12.288.84755

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
47
Bryan Baker
1-02.010.8931.1
57
Drew Rasmussen
6-42.620.8886.0
49
Kevin Kelly
4-32.450.9036.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
8
Jonathan Aranda
6 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
13
Junior Caminero
4 hits, 4 HR, 9 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
2
Yandy Díaz
7 hits, 2 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
57
Drew Rasmussen
7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
71
Cole Sulser
4.0 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games

Rays News

After a commanding 6-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Tampa Bay Rays are riding high with a solid 45-33 record and some serious momentum. Junior Caminero is becoming the spark plug of this team, crushing his fourth home run in just two days, solidifying his case for an All-Star nod and energizing the lineup. Meanwhile, Shane McClanahan is getting a well-deserved breather as the Rays carefully manage their star pitcher’s workload, pushing back his next start to keep him fresh for the critical stretch ahead. With an impressive run differential and a stable core, the Rays are positioning themselves for a strong finish as they head into the All-Star break, reminding fans that their playoff aspirations are very much alive.

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Strikeouts Available Upon Request: Rays 6, Diamondbacks 1
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Strikeouts Available Upon Request: Rays 6, Diamondbacks 1
Somewhere in another baseball universe, the Arizona Diamondbacks challenge a called ball, and it gets overturned as strike three. Junior Caminero walks back to the dugout, shaking his head, and Friday night’s game unfolds a little differently. That is not the universe the Tampa Bay Rays played in on Friday night. Instead of Diamondbacks catcher […]
Game Thread: What’s another 8 no-hit innings among friends?
DRays Bay
Game Thread: What’s another 8 no-hit innings among friends?
Go Rays!
Rays feeding off Caminero's energy as he strengthens All-Star case with 4th HR in 2 days
MLB.com
Rays feeding off Caminero's energy as he strengthens All-Star case with 4th HR in 2 days
ST. PETERSBURG -- Standing in front of his locker Friday afternoon, Junior Caminero went out of his way to implore Rays fans to show their support in this critical stretch leading into the All-Star break. “It gives us a lot of energy. It gives us a lot of \[desire\] to
McClanahan embracing long game as Rays push back next start
MLB.com
McClanahan embracing long game as Rays push back next start
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays are giving Shane McClanahan a bit of a breather. Rather than keeping their rotation order in place this weekend, the Rays are pushing back McClanahan’s next start until later next week. With veteran Nick Martinez delivering a strong effort in a series-opening, 6-1 win over
2026 MLB Mock Draft: Rays take star college catcher at No. 2 as three shortstops go in top four
CBS Sports
2026 MLB Mock Draft: Rays take star college catcher at No. 2 as three shortstops go in top four
While UCLA's Roch Cholowsky is the favorite to go first, the Rays have a tough decision to make at No. 2
Tampa Bay Rays Top 62 Prospects
FanGraphs
Tampa Bay Rays Top 62 Prospects
As usual, the Rays system is as deep and talented as any in baseball.

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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