Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 23-12, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 at Tropicana Field.
Quietly productive. 6-1 lately. Steady, productive baseball. Factor in the staff holding opponents to 1.3 RA/G this week.
Rays Game on May 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shane McClanahan (3-2, 3.10 ERA) vs Patrick Corbin (1-0, 3.65 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Sportsnet, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 70°F, Wind 12 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
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25 | 11 | .694 | W5 | |
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Rays
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23 | 12 | .657 | 1.5 | W5 |
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Blue Jays
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16 | 20 | .444 | 9.0 | L3 |
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Orioles
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16 | 20 | .444 | 9.0 | W1 |
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Red Sox
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15 | 21 | .417 | 10.0 | W2 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .276 | .847 | 29 | |
| 5 | .320 | .886 | 22 | |
| 9 | .260 | .840 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 1.71 | 1.02 | 42.0 | |
| 2-1 | 2.95 | 0.93 | 36.2 | |
| 3-2 | 3.10 | 1.17 | 29.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 9 hits, 2 RBI, .692 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
With a gritty 4-3 victory over the Blue Jays, the Rays continue to prove their resilience, relying on an unconventional "tiny ball" strategy that featured 10 singles and a crucial double to secure the win. This triumph marks their 10th in the last 11 games, solidifying their impressive 22-12 record and positioning them just behind the Yankees in the AL East. Meanwhile, the team faces a setback with Steven Matz landing on the injured list due to elbow inflammation, forcing them to turn to Chase Solesky as a replacement. Yet, with a stellar 1.33 team ERA over their recent stretch, the Rays' pitching remains a formidable strength, underscoring their ability to stay competitive in the face of adversity. As they look to extend their winning streak, there's no denying that the Rays are finding creative ways to keep the momentum rolling.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Boston Red Sox for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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