Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 74-46, 1st in the AL East. The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.
In a good rhythm. Winning 7 of their last 7 and it shows. Plus, allowing just 2.6 runs per game. The pitching has been a strength.
Rays Game on August 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Steven Matz (5-4, 5.46 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, MASN |
Rays Score & Recap
The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
74 | 46 | .617 | W9 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
68 | 53 | .562 | 6.5 | L1 |
|
Red Sox
|
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65 | 56 | .537 | 9.5 | W1 |
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Blue Jays
|
|
59 | 64 | .480 | 16.5 | L1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
58 | 63 | .479 | 16.5 | L1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 7-0 in their last 7 games, with a +25 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | .279 | .923 | 77 | |
| 17 | .302 | .837 | 69 | |
| 16 | .284 | .815 | 71 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.55 | 0.84 | 46.1 | |
| 0-0 | 2.08 | 0.77 | 26.0 | |
| 2-2 | 2.47 | 0.96 | 58.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8 hits, 2 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays are on an absolute tear, boasting a scorching 7-0 record over the last week, including a solid 8-4 victory against the Athletics yesterday that boosted their run differential to an impressive +25. However, the hot streak comes with a bittersweet note as the team has lost infielder Ben Williamson to a likely season-ending hamstring strain. In response, the Rays have signed Jorge Mateo to a major league deal, bringing in some much-needed depth to the infield. As the Rays fight to maintain their position atop the AL East, they must navigate these injuries while keeping their momentum alive, especially with rivals like the Red Sox surging in the standings. With fresh talent like Mateo in the mix, they could keep the winning streak going.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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