Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 95-60, 1st in the AL East. The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.
More good than bad right now. 6-1 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that. Plus, pitching at 2.1 RA/G. That's keeping the score warm.
Rays Game on September 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Yankee Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 01:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nick Martinez (15-4, 2.94 ERA) vs Carlos Rodón (6-3, 2.95 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | YES, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 65°F, Wind 8 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
95 | 60 | .613 | W2 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
89 | 66 | .574 | 6.0 | L2 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
84 | 72 | .538 | 11.5 | L2 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
77 | 80 | .490 | 19.0 | L1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
76 | 81 | .484 | 20.0 | W1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +24 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | .277 | .892 | 97 | |
| 22 | .277 | .800 | 92 | |
| 22 | .292 | .807 | 81 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 1.49 | 0.91 | 60.1 | |
| 1-0 | 2.11 | 0.78 | 38.1 | |
| 15-5 | 2.72 | 0.93 | 165.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays are not just battling for postseason glory but are also embracing their roots with a fresh look, unveiling new road jerseys that proudly display 'Tampa Bay' across the front for the first time in ages. As they head into a crucial series against the Yankees, the stakes couldn't be higher, with a 95-60 record, they have dominated the AL East and are determined to keep it that way. The Yankees are desperate to prevent the Rays from celebrating a division title in the Bronx, but Tampa Bay's recent hot streak,going 6-1 with a stunning +24 run differential,has them feeling invincible. This time, it's about more than just wins and losses, it's a statement of identity as they look to solidify their legacy in front of a national audience.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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