Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 33-15, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 at Tropicana Field.
A healthy temperature for a reason. 5-2 over the last 7. That record does the talking. On top of that, won by 3 last night and the score reflects it.
Rays Game on May 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Steven Matz (4-1, 3.70 ERA) vs Shane Baz (1-5, 4.87 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Rays.TV |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Yandy Díaz went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
33 | 15 | .688 | W4 | |
|
Yankees
|
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30 | 19 | .612 | 3.5 | W2 |
|
Blue Jays
|
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21 | 27 | .438 | 12.0 | L2 |
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Red Sox
|
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21 | 27 | .438 | 12.0 | W2 |
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Orioles
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21 | 29 | .420 | 13.0 | L3 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .316 | .900 | 33 | |
| 13 | .268 | .865 | 27 | |
| 8 | .263 | .814 | 37 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 1.51 | 1.04 | 53.2 | |
| 5-2 | 2.82 | 1.05 | 44.2 | |
| 4-1 | 3.19 | 1.00 | 48.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .636 AVG in last 3 games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays sit pretty at 33-15 after trouncing the Baltimore Orioles 4-1, further solidifying their grip on the AL East. With a blistering +15 run differential over the past week and an explosive 6.9 runs per game, the offense is firing on all cylinders, highlighted by Yandy Díaz’s .316 average and Junior Caminero’s steady .268. But it’s not all smooth sailing, the looming return of Yankees ace Gerrit Cole on Friday adds a layer of intrigue to this weekend’s series. The Rays, who just secured a key vote for their $2.3 billion ballpark, aren’t just winning games, they’re positioning themselves for a bright future, both on and off the field. The Orioles, meanwhile, continue to unravel in dramatic fashion, a pattern that might just haunt them as they face the Rays again.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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