Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 34-15, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays downed the New York Yankees 4-2 at Yankee Stadium.
Good place to be. 6-1 lately. Steady, productive baseball. And 6.7 R/G this week. The lineup is doing its job.
Rays Game on May 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Yankee Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Drew Rasmussen (4-1, 3.19 ERA) vs Ryan Weathers (2-2, 3.58 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | YES, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 54°F, Wind 6 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays downed the New York Yankees 4-2 at Yankee Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
Highlights
- Richie Palacios went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
34 | 15 | .694 | W5 | |
|
Yankees
|
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30 | 22 | .577 | 5.5 | L3 |
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Blue Jays
|
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24 | 27 | .471 | 11.0 | W3 |
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Red Sox
|
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22 | 28 | .440 | 12.5 | L1 |
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Orioles
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22 | 29 | .431 | 13.0 | W1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +20 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .263 | .814 | 38 | |
| 8 | .311 | .888 | 33 | |
| 13 | .267 | .861 | 27 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 2.82 | 1.05 | 44.2 | |
| 4-1 | 1.51 | 1.11 | 59.2 | |
| 4-1 | 3.19 | 1.00 | 48.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays extended their winning streak to five games with a thrilling 4-2 victory over the Yankees, showcasing their late-game resilience once again. After trailing for much of the game, they flipped the script in the eighth inning, scoring three runs in a remarkable rally that left their opponents stunned. While Gerrit Cole made a dominant return for New York, throwing six scoreless innings, it was the Rays' relentless batting that ultimately prevailed. However, the win came at a cost, as Jonny DeLuca exited with a right hamstring injury and is likely headed to the IL, a notable blow to an already depleted outfield. Despite this, the Rays continue to show their depth and determination, maintaining their position atop the division with a 33-15 record.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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