Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 60-43, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays blasted the Cleveland Guardians 11-3 at Tropicana Field.
Things are trending well. A W by 8 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Factor in +18 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.
Rays Game on July 25
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nick Martinez (9-2, 2.59 ERA) vs Tanner Bibee (4-9, 3.86 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 69°F, Wind 1 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays blasted the Cleveland Guardians 11-3 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 0 |
Highlights
- Nick Fortes went 4-4 with 2 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
60 | 43 | .583 | W1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
58 | 45 | .563 | 2.0 | W2 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
53 | 49 | .520 | 6.5 | W1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
50 | 54 | .481 | 10.5 | L1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
47 | 57 | .452 | 13.5 | L1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .286 | .924 | 62 | |
| 14 | .283 | .818 | 65 | |
| 14 | .304 | .842 | 61 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.64 | 0.83 | 38.1 | |
| 5-3 | 2.27 | 0.88 | 47.2 | |
| 2-3 | 3.72 | 1.31 | 29.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .727 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays celebrated win number 60 in style, dominating the Cleveland Guardians 11-3 with an impressive display of offense led by Nick Fortes, who contributed four hits in the game. This victory comes on the heels of a rough stretch, and the team is looking to regain momentum after a disappointing series against the Blue Jays. Fresh faces like Ryan Vilade, making his first Major League start at second base, are stepping up and setting the tone with their hustle. Meanwhile, excitement brews in the farm system as Austin Overn, now the Rays' No. 9 prospect, continues to shine with standout performances. With the Rays firmly in first place in the division, the focus shifts to maintaining this energy and capitalizing on the opportunity against Cleveland.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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