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The Tampa Bay Rays were 35-20, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were blown out by the Los Angeles Angels 3-14 at Tropicana Field.

Rays Daily Vibe Check
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last night's loss

More good than bad right now. Losing by 11 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. Compounding things, 1-5 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted.

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Rays Game on May 31

Opponent:Los Angeles Angels (23-36)
Location:Tropicana Field
First Pitch:01:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Shane McClanahan (5-2, 2.52 ERA) vs Jack Kochanowicz (2-3, 4.99 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Rays.TV, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino
Forecast:🌤️ Mostly sunny, 54°F, Wind 5 mph

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were blown out by the Los Angeles Angels 3-14 at Tropicana Field.

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Highlights

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
3520.636 L1
Yankees
3523.6031.5 L1
Blue Jays
2930.4928.0 L1
Orioles
2732.45810.0 W1
Red Sox
2433.42112.0 W1

Tampa Bay Rays are 1-5-1T in their last 7 games, with a -26 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
8
Jonathan Aranda
 10.291.88342
2
Yandy Díaz
 11.317.93437
13
Junior Caminero
 13.273.86628

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
18
Shane McClanahan
 5-22.521.0450.0
28
Nick Martinez
 5-11.621.1166.2
57
Drew Rasmussen
 4-23.361.0259.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
8
Jonathan Aranda
 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games
13
Junior Caminero
 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
2
Yandy Díaz
 4 hits, 3 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
47
Bryan Baker
 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
57
Drew Rasmussen
 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays faced a dismal defeat at Tropicana Field, falling 14-3 to the Los Angeles Angels, a game marked by Drew Rasmussen's uncharacteristically rough outing where he surrendered five runs in just four innings. The pitching staff collectively struggled, allowing 11 hits and six walks, which included four home runs. Adding to the chaos, three players were ejected before the first pitch, creating an atmosphere of tension. This loss snaps a winning vibe, leaving the Rays with a jarring 2-4 record over their last week. While they maintain a strong standing at 35-19 and sit atop the division, the recent struggles, including the lack of offensive production and poor pitching, require urgent attention if they want to bounce back in their next match against the Angels.

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Sad Saturday: Rays 3 Angels 14
DRays Bay
Sad Saturday: Rays 3 Angels 14
Drew Rasmussen put in one of his worst performances of the year, getting through just four innings while giving up five runs. Four of those runs came in the first, an uncharacteristically poor inning from the Rays righty. He gave up a single and then two walks — this is a guy who had, before […]
 Game Thread: Hey remember when this guy no hit the Rays?
DRays Bay
Game Thread: Hey remember when this guy no hit the Rays?
Go Rays!
 Rays Outright Jon Heasley
Mlbtraderumors
Rays Outright Jon Heasley
Right-hander Jon Heasley has cleared waivers and been outrighted to the Rays’ Triple-A affiliate.  (Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported the move shortly before the team’s official announcement.)  Heasley isn’t able to decline the outright assignment, so he’ll return to Durham and await his next selection to the active roster. The Rays signed […]
 These 4 bases-loaded scenarios tell the tale of Rays' lopsided loss
MLB.com
These 4 bases-loaded scenarios tell the tale of Rays' lopsided loss
ST. PETERSBURG -- A lot had to go wrong for the Rays to suffer a rare loss at Tropicana Field on Saturday afternoon, and a lot did go wrong in their 14-3 defeat against the Angels. Their pitching staff gave up 11 hits, including four home runs, and six walks.
 3 ejections before first pitch? They stood for the anthem ... and stayed standing
MLB.com
3 ejections before first pitch? They stood for the anthem ... and stayed standing
ST. PETERSBURG -- Three players were ejected from the Angels' 14-3 win over the Rays on Saturday afternoon at Tropicana Field before Tampa Bay starter Drew Rasmussen threw his first pitch. Angels reliever Brent Suter and rehabbing Rays pitchers Steven Wilson and Manuel Rodríguez were all ejected by third-base umpire

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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