Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 82-54, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays squeaked by the San Diego Padres 5-4 at Tropicana Field.
Ticking along. 6 of the last 7 in the win column. Factor in allowing just 2.9 runs per game. The pitching has been a strength.
Rays Game on August 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Ian Seymour (9-5, 4.21 ERA) vs Robert Stock (0-3, 7.40 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SNY, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 75°F, Wind 4 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays squeaked by the San Diego Padres 5-4 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
Highlights
- Jonny DeLuca went 1-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Junior Caminero went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
82 | 54 | .603 | W4 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
78 | 59 | .569 | 4.5 | W2 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
74 | 63 | .540 | 8.5 | L2 |
|
Orioles
|
|
68 | 69 | .496 | 14.5 | W3 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
68 | 70 | .493 | 15.0 | W3 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | .282 | .908 | 87 | |
| 20 | .303 | .836 | 75 | |
| 17 | .278 | .782 | 79 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 1.50 | 0.87 | 54.0 | |
| 1-0 | 1.97 | 0.81 | 32.0 | |
| 6-3 | 1.98 | 0.85 | 63.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays pulled off an exhilarating 5-4 walk-off victory over the San Diego Padres, sweeping the series and extending their impressive run as they continue to lead the AL East with an 81-54 record. Jonny DeLuca became the hero of the night, hitting a clutch home run in the ninth to tie the game before Jorge Mateo delivered the winning single in the 11th. This victory was a testament to the Rays' resilience, showcasing their knack for late-game heroics even in the face of adversity. With a potent offense and pitchers like Mason Miller struggling in key moments, the Rays look to maintain their momentum as they head into the final stretch of the season, where every win counts.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Texas Rangers for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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