Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 0-0, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 3-7 at Citizens Bank Park.
Rays Game on September 28
No game on this date.
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 3-7 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jonny DeLuca went 2-4 with 2 HR and 2 RBI.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | .276 | .884 | 101 | |
| 22 | .274 | .792 | 92 | |
| 22 | .293 | .805 | 85 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 1.44 | 0.91 | 62.1 | |
| 1-0 | 1.98 | 0.76 | 41.0 | |
| 16-5 | 2.67 | 0.91 | 172.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.2 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays continue to demonstrate their knack for resourcefulness, sending Jake Woodford outright to Triple-A Durham, a move that reflects their commitment to maintaining a lean roster while still competing at a high level. With MLB’s lower payroll rankings showing the Rays thriving alongside teams like the Guardians and White Sox, it's a testament to their ability to maximize talent without breaking the bank. As experts weigh in on playoff predictions, the Rays' unique strategy of winning on a budget keeps them in the conversation for October glory. Meanwhile, Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda are heating up with impressive batting averages of .276 and .274, respectively, providing a promising glimpse into the offensive potential that could drive this team deep into the postseason.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the NYY/BOS for a 5-game series starting Saturday.
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