Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 97-63, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays topped the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 at Citizens Bank Park.
Not much to complain about. Allowing just 2.9 runs per game. The pitching has been a strength. Pulling the other way, only 3.0 R/G over the last 7. The offense is a drag on the score.
Rays Game on September 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Griffin Jax (8-10, 3.62 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | FOX/ FOX ONE, FOX/ FOX ONE |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 68°F, Wind 18 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays topped the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Highlights
- Nick Fortes went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
97 | 63 | .606 | W1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
93 | 68 | .578 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
87 | 74 | .540 | 10.5 | W2 |
|
Orioles
|
|
79 | 82 | .491 | 18.5 | L1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
78 | 82 | .487 | 19.0 | W1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | .275 | .879 | 99 | |
| 22 | .275 | .794 | 92 | |
| 22 | .290 | .799 | 85 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 1.44 | 0.91 | 62.1 | |
| 1-0 | 2.03 | 0.75 | 40.0 | |
| 16-5 | 2.67 | 0.91 | 172.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 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, sitting pretty at 96-63, are gearing up for the postseason, although their recent form raises some eyebrows after a disappointing 4-6 loss to the Yankees. With the bats going cold, averaging just 3.0 runs per game over the last week, the team clearly needs to find its rhythm to make a deep playoff run. The return of Manuel Rodríguez from the injured list is a boost for the pitching staff, which has been solid, allowing only 3.4 runs per game lately. Meanwhile, Freddy Peralta is riding a wave of momentum, having tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings in his last appearance. As they prepare to face the struggling Phillies this weekend, the Rays must shake off the rust and reignite their explosive style if they aim to assert themselves in the postseason.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
No upcoming series scheduled for the Tampa Bay Rays.
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