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The Tampa Bay Rays were 93-59, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays routed the Athletics 10-1 at Tropicana Field.

Rays Daily Vibe Check
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last night's win

No need to overthink this one. The 9-run win last night carries weight here. On top of that, 6-1 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that.

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Rays Game on September 18

Opponent:Boston Red Sox (83-70)
Location:Tropicana Field
First Pitch:07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Ian Seymour (9-6, 4.27 ERA) vs Ranger Suarez (7-4, 3.33 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Rays.TV, NESN

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays routed the Athletics 10-1 at Tropicana Field.

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Highlights

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
9359.612 W6
Yankees
8864.5795.0 L1
Red Sox
8370.54210.5 W1
Blue Jays
7677.49717.5 W1
Orioles
7578.49018.5 W3

Tampa Bay Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +22 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
13
Junior Caminero
 41.277.89596
8
Jonathan Aranda
 21.278.79990
2
Yandy Díaz
 22.295.81281

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
47
Bryan Baker
 3-21.520.8959.1
62
Cam Booser
 1-02.130.7938.0
57
Drew Rasmussen
 15-52.720.93165.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
14
Chandler Simpson
 7 hits, 3 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games
8
Jonathan Aranda
 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
57
Drew Rasmussen
 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
51
Freddy Peralta
 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays are riding high after a commanding 10-1 victory over the Athletics, marking their sixth straight win as they inch closer to clinching the AL East title. Drew Rasmussen delivered a stellar performance on the mound, limiting the A’s to a mere three hits, while the offense exploded, showcasing their depth and power. Junior Caminero continues to be a shining star, having just celebrated his 40th home run and adding to his impressive tally with clutch hits, including two walk-offs this season. With a 92-59 record and a +18 run differential over the past week, the Rays are not just winning, they are asserting their dominance in the league. As they prepare for a weekend series against the Red Sox, the momentum is unmistakable, and the playoff atmosphere is palpable at Tropicana Field.

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Rays Upcoming Schedule

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