Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 83-55, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays downed the New York Mets 6-2 at Tropicana Field.
Things are trending well. Coming off a win by 4. That energy is baked into the score. Also helping: 5-2 lately. Steady, productive baseball.
Rays Game on September 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Griffin Jax (6-9, 3.63 ERA) vs Justin Hagenman (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | SNY, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 75°F, Wind 2 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays downed the New York Mets 6-2 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ryan Vilade went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
- Yandy Díaz went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Victor Mesa Jr. went 3-4.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
83 | 55 | .601 | W1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
79 | 60 | .568 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
75 | 64 | .540 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
69 | 70 | .496 | 14.5 | L1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
68 | 71 | .489 | 15.5 | L1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | .283 | .904 | 88 | |
| 21 | .302 | .839 | 76 | |
| 17 | .277 | .779 | 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 | 1.95 | 0.84 | 64.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays bounced back in style with a solid 6-2 victory over the New York Mets, showcasing their depth and resilience across the lineup. Victor Mesa Jr., freshly returned from the injured list, wasted no time making an impact by racking up three hits, fueling a performance that highlighted the team’s offensive firepower. Freddy Peralta, who has found renewed confidence since his midseason trade, delivered an impressive outing against his former club, proving he’s settled in nicely with the Rays. With this win, Tampa Bay improves to an 83-55 record, keeping their momentum strong as they push through the home stretch of the season. The Rays are not just winning, they are winning decisively, and it’s clear their roster is clicking just in time for the playoff race.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Texas Rangers for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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