Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 69-46, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays escaped with a win against the Seattle Mariners 2-1 at T-Mobile Park.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. 5 of the last 7 in the win column. The catch: a 9-man IL is starting to matter.
Rays Game on August 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | T-Mobile Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:50 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Griffin Jax (6-9, 3.63 ERA) vs George Kirby (8-9, 3.76 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Mariners.TV, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 2 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays escaped with a win against the Seattle Mariners 2-1 at T-Mobile Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jonny DeLuca went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Jonathan Aranda went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
69 | 46 | .600 | W4 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
65 | 51 | .560 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
64 | 51 | .557 | 5.0 | W9 |
|
Orioles
|
|
56 | 60 | .483 | 13.5 | L2 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
55 | 62 | .470 | 15.0 | W1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | .283 | .931 | 71 | |
| 15 | .287 | .815 | 72 | |
| 15 | .282 | .803 | 66 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.59 | 0.84 | 45.1 | |
| 11-5 | 2.75 | 0.91 | 124.1 | |
| 4-3 | 3.09 | 1.20 | 35.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
Drew Rasmussen continues to make a name for himself, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a narrow 2-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners in their series opener. The Puyallup native delivered a stellar performance, showcasing his dominance in front of friends and family, which has become a hallmark of his outings in Seattle. With the Rays now sitting at 69-46 and maintaining their grip on first place, Rasmussen's efforts have been vital. Meanwhile, the team is adjusting to the loss of Carson Williams to the IL due to a hamstring injury. Williams's recall from the minors adds depth, as he aims to seize this opportunity and bolster an offense that has shown signs of struggle. As the Rays look to build on this momentum against the Mariners, they remain a force to be reckoned with in the playoff race.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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