Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 25-13, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays dropped one to the Boston Red Sox 0-2 at Fenway Park.
Good place to be. A 6-1 week speaks for itself. Add in 1.7 RA/G over the last 7. The arms are doing their part.
Rays Game on May 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nick Martinez (3-1, 1.71 ERA) vs Payton Tolle (1-1, 2.04 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, NESN |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 63°F, Wind 4 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays dropped one to the Boston Red Sox 0-2 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
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26 | 13 | .667 | L1 | |
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Rays
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25 | 13 | .658 | 0.5 | L1 |
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Blue Jays
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17 | 21 | .447 | 8.5 | W1 |
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Red Sox
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17 | 22 | .436 | 9.0 | W1 |
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Orioles
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17 | 22 | .436 | 9.0 | L2 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .265 | .824 | 29 | |
| 5 | .316 | .868 | 23 | |
| 10 | .252 | .824 | 18 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.60 | 1.07 | 34.2 | |
| 3-1 | 1.71 | 1.02 | 42.0 | |
| 2-1 | 2.95 | 0.93 | 36.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .5 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 | |
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays' seven-game winning streak came to an abrupt halt with a frustrating 2-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox, marking the first time this season they were shut out. While Yandy Díaz struck out in a critical moment with three runners stranded, the offense struggled to find its rhythm against Boston's Connelly Early, squandering early opportunities that could have shifted the game's momentum. With a record of 25-12 still putting them in second place in the division, the Rays need to shake off this defeat quickly as they look to rebound and get back to their winning ways. This unexpected hiccup emphasizes the unpredictable nature of baseball, where even the hottest teams can face setbacks, especially against division rivals.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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