Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 34-17, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were outplayed by the Baltimore Orioles 7-9 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. Outscoring teams by 13 over 7 games. The margins are real. Tempering that, losing by 2 last night pulls things in the wrong direction.
Rays Game on May 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| First Pitch: | 06:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Griffin Jax (1-2, 3.54 ERA) vs Shane Baz (1-5, 4.87 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 66°F, Wind 3 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were outplayed by the Baltimore Orioles 7-9 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 4 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 1 |
Highlights
- Jonathan Aranda went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Victor Mesa Jr. went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
34 | 17 | .667 | L2 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
32 | 22 | .593 | 3.5 | W2 |
|
Blue Jays
|
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25 | 29 | .463 | 10.5 | L2 |
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Orioles
|
|
24 | 30 | .444 | 11.5 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
22 | 30 | .423 | 12.5 | L3 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 4-2-1T in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .268 | .833 | 40 | |
| 8 | .314 | .893 | 33 | |
| 13 | .265 | .846 | 27 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 2.52 | 1.04 | 50.0 | |
| 4-1 | 1.51 | 1.11 | 59.2 | |
| 4-1 | 2.78 | 0.98 | 55.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays are fighting through a challenging stretch, suffering back-to-back losses for the first time in five weeks, including a heartbreaking 9-7 extra innings defeat to the Orioles. Just days after being swept in St. Pete, the Rays seem to be struggling against familiar foes as they face an uphill battle without outfielder Jonny DeLuca, who is set to miss six to eight weeks with a significant hamstring strain. This loss compounds the team's woes amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Wander Franco, who was declared criminally responsible for serious charges but won’t face jail time. Despite these setbacks, the Rays still hold a strong position at 34-16, and their ability to bounce back will be critical as they prepare for a crucial matchup against Baltimore. The resilience of this squad will be tested, but fans can hope for a turnaround soon.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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