Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 96-63, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays lost to the New York Yankees 4-6 at Yankee Stadium.
Things are trending well. Scoring just 3.0 per game. The lineup has gone quiet. Pair that with down by 2 last night. That result hits the score hard.
Rays Game on September 25
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Freddy Peralta (9-11, 4.56 ERA) vs Cristopher Sánchez (18-6, 2.93 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 58°F, Wind 10 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays lost to the New York Yankees 4-6 at Yankee Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
Highlights
- Junior Caminero went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
96 | 63 | .604 | L2 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
92 | 67 | .579 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
85 | 74 | .535 | 11.0 | L1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
78 | 81 | .491 | 18.0 | W3 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
77 | 82 | .484 | 19.0 | L3 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | .275 | .882 | 99 | |
| 22 | .275 | .793 | 92 | |
| 22 | .292 | .804 | 85 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 1.47 | 0.93 | 61.1 | |
| 1-0 | 2.06 | 0.76 | 39.1 | |
| 16-5 | 2.67 | 0.91 | 172.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.2 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays took a hit yesterday, losing 6-4 to the New York Yankees, but with the postseason looming, the focus shifts to health and preparation rather than despair. As the team looks to finalize its ALDS roster before October 3, the selection of Jake Woodford adds depth to a full 40-man roster, showcasing the Rays' commitment to strategic moves. Although their recent performance against the Yankees left much to be desired, particularly with the bullpen collapsing under pressure, there’s still a sense of optimism. Players like Chandler Simpson are proving they can impact the lineup even without home runs, adding layers to their playoff strategy. With just three games left in the regular season, the Rays are coasting into October, ready to shake off the Bronx blues and aim for a deeper playoff run.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
No upcoming series scheduled for the Tampa Bay Rays.
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