Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 11-7, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 at Rate Field.
No need to overthink this one. Climbed to the top of the division. And 6-1 over the last 7. That record does the talking.
Rays Game on April 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nick Martinez (0-0, 2.16 ERA) vs Bubba Chandler (0-1, 3.86 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Apple TV, Apple TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 78°F, Wind 7 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Taylor Walls went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Junior Caminero went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
11 | 7 | .611 | W6 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
10 | 9 | .526 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Orioles
|
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9 | 10 | .474 | 2.5 | L3 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
7 | 11 | .389 | 4.0 | L2 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
7 | 11 | .389 | 4.0 | W1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .371 | 1.020 | 16 | |
| 3 | .224 | .747 | 15 | |
| 2 | .278 | .816 | 9 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.2 scoreless IP, 7 K in 2 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Rays News
The Rays completed a thrilling sweep of the White Sox with a hard-fought 5-3 victory, pushing their winning streak to six games and solidifying their spot atop the division. Junior Caminero delivered on his heartfelt promise to his mom with a home run on her birthday, proving once again that family drives the passion of this young star. While the team is riding high, they also made moves off the field, signing Michael Grove as depth following Ryan Pepiot's injury setback, highlighting their commitment to staying competitive. With momentum surging and the Pittsburgh Pirates on deck, the Rays are not only on fire but are also positioning themselves for a successful run as they aim for the postseason.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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