Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 64-45, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were outplayed by the Chicago White Sox 1-6 at Tropicana Field.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. Down by 5 last night. That result hits the score hard. Counterbalancing that, 5 of the last 7 in the win column.
Rays Game on August 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Drew Rasmussen (9-5, 3.07 ERA) vs Jordan Hicks (1-1, 3.19 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 3 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were outplayed by the Chicago White Sox 1-6 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
64 | 45 | .587 | L1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
62 | 48 | .564 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
58 | 51 | .532 | 6.0 | W3 |
|
Orioles
|
|
54 | 56 | .491 | 10.5 | W2 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
51 | 59 | .464 | 13.5 | W2 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | .282 | .922 | 66 | |
| 15 | .302 | .841 | 63 | |
| 14 | .281 | .806 | 65 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.49 | 0.87 | 42.1 | |
| 3-3 | 3.31 | 1.22 | 32.2 | |
| 5-3 | 2.17 | 0.85 | 49.2 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Rays saw their division lead shrink to 2.5 games after a disheartening 6-1 loss to the White Sox, underscoring the urgency as the trade deadline approaches. With Junior Caminero on fire, hitting his 30th home run for the second consecutive season, fans have something to cheer about, but the team’s pitching woes were front and center as Nick Martinez struggled early, leaving the Rays to play catch-up. Adding to the angst, Shane McClanahan's recurring back issue could mean a brief stint on the injured list, a setback this team can ill afford. As the Rays gear up for a tough series against the White Sox, they must address these issues quickly to maintain their position atop the AL East.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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