Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 70-46, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Seattle Mariners 3-2 at T-Mobile Park.
Not flashy, but the math works. 6-1 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that. Also helping: outscoring teams by 5 over 7 games. The margins are real.
Rays Game on August 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | T-Mobile Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | TBD (TBD) vs Emerson Hancock (6-6, 3.33 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, Mariners.TV, WMOR |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 77°F, Wind 2 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Seattle Mariners 3-2 at T-Mobile Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Richie Palacios went 2-3 with 2 RBI.
- Victor Mesa Jr. went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
70 | 46 | .603 | W5 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
66 | 51 | .564 | 4.5 | W2 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
64 | 52 | .552 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
56 | 61 | .479 | 14.5 | L3 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
56 | 62 | .475 | 15.0 | W2 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | .280 | .923 | 71 | |
| 15 | .287 | .812 | 72 | |
| 15 | .281 | .803 | 66 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.55 | 0.84 | 46.1 | |
| 0-0 | 2.16 | 0.76 | 25.0 | |
| 11-5 | 2.75 | 0.91 | 124.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays solidified their hold on first place with a gritty 3-2 win over the Mariners, but the victory came at a cost as Griffin Jax was scratched due to elbow discomfort, and Taylor Walls is still feeling the effects of back soreness. With Jax sidelined, Kevin Cash had to lean on the bullpen, a strategy that paid off, particularly with Bryan Baker breaking a franchise record by notching his 23rd consecutive save. While Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda continue to show promise at the plate, the growing list of injuries, including Ben Williamson's trip to the IL, raises concerns as the Rays gear up for the stretch run. With a 5-2 record over the last week, the team is finding ways to win, but they need to hope for quick recoveries to maintain their momentum.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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