Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 12-10, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays came up short against the Cincinnati Reds 1-6 at Tropicana Field.
Tough week to look at. Down by 5 last night. That result hits the score hard. On top of that, slipped from 1th to 2th in the division.
Rays Game on April 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Steven Matz (3-0, 3.80 ERA) vs Chase Burns (1-1, 2.42 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 7 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays came up short against the Cincinnati Reds 1-6 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
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13 | 9 | .591 | W3 | |
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Rays
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12 | 10 | .545 | 1.0 | L2 |
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Orioles
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11 | 12 | .478 | 2.5 | W1 |
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Blue Jays
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9 | 13 | .409 | 4.0 | W2 |
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Red Sox
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9 | 13 | .409 | 4.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .326 | .908 | 17 | |
| 2 | .302 | .845 | 11 | |
| 5 | .250 | .792 | 10 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 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 Tampa Bay Rays took a step back after yesterday's 3-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, extending their struggles against National League opponents, as they now stand at 12-9 overall. In a disappointing turn of events, Edwin Uceta was diagnosed with a subscapularis strain, forcing him out for an additional 2-3 weeks and deepening the injury woes for the bullpen. But it wasn't all doom and gloom, as the Rays jumped an impressive 16 spots in MLB.com's power rankings, now sitting at No. 10, a testament to their performance against AL teams. Still, the recent trend of 'almosts' against the Reds signals a need for urgency as they gear up to face Cincinnati again, hoping to turn the tide after a hot 5-2 week, led by players like Yandy Díaz, who continues to shine with a .337 average.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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