Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 89-59, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays eked out a win over the Houston Astros 3-2 at Tropicana Field.
More good than bad right now. 5 wins in 7 games. The week's been good. And opponents scoring just 2.9 per game. The mound work is solid.
Rays Game on September 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Freddy Peralta (8-11, 4.82 ERA) vs Hayden Wesneski (5-1, 3.35 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Rays.TV |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays eked out a win over the Houston Astros 3-2 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
89 | 59 | .601 | W2 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
85 | 63 | .574 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
81 | 68 | .544 | 8.5 | W1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
74 | 75 | .497 | 15.5 | W1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
72 | 77 | .483 | 17.5 | L1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | .279 | .897 | 95 | |
| 22 | .301 | .830 | 80 | |
| 19 | .277 | .786 | 86 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 1.54 | 0.91 | 58.1 | |
| 1-0 | 2.27 | 0.84 | 35.2 | |
| 5-2 | 2.38 | 0.90 | 72.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays continue their winning ways, clinching a playoff spot and following it up with a gritty 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros. Ian Seymour, dubbed 'Mr. Strikeouts', showcased his skills on the mound, striking out key hitters to keep the Astros at bay. Meanwhile, Bryan Baker clinched his 40th save of the season, proving that Tampa's unconventional approach to the bullpen has unexpectedly yielded a standout closer. As the Rays revel in their playoff berth, manager Kevin Cash reminds them there’s still more to accomplish, with the AL East title firmly in their sights. In roster news, right-hander Michael Grove was designated for assignment to make room for Brody Hopkins, a promising addition from the farm system. With an 88-59 record, the Rays are not just playoff contenders, they are hungry for more.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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