Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 41-28, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were edged out by the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-4 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
The positives and negatives are canceling out. Slipped from 1th to 2th in the division. Pair that with a 10-man IL is starting to matter.
Rays Game on June 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 10:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Drew Rasmussen (6-2, 2.71 ERA) vs Justin Wrobleski (7-2, 2.95 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 5 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were edged out by the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-4 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ryan Vilade went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
|
|
43 | 27 | .614 | W2 | |
|
Rays
|
|
41 | 28 | .594 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
34 | 38 | .472 | 10.0 | L2 |
|
Orioles
|
|
34 | 39 | .466 | 10.5 | L2 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
29 | 40 | .420 | 13.5 | L1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .314 | .898 | 46 | |
| 11 | .276 | .831 | 48 | |
| 15 | .275 | .864 | 32 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.91 | 0.95 | 28.1 | |
| 6-2 | 2.71 | 0.88 | 73.0 | |
| 4-2 | 2.27 | 0.82 | 31.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 13 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays fell short against the Los Angeles Dodgers, losing 4-3 in a tightly contested battle where they showed tenacity but ultimately couldn't seal the deal. Steven Matz's impressive performance, which included striking out Shohei Ohtani and handling a tough lineup with minimal damage, couldn't salvage the game as Kyle Tucker's three-run homer for the Dodgers proved decisive. Despite the loss, Matz's pitching execution is a silver lining for fans in a season where pitching depth is being tested. As they head into a critical stretch, including facing off against Ohtani himself, the Rays must find a way to capitalize on their momentum and the hot bats of players like Junior Caminero. The urgency is palpable, the competition in the division intensifies, and each game counts.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
About Small Ball
This Tampa Bay Rays digest was built by Small Ball to save you from bouncing between five apps to follow your team. It's fan-run and made to deliver what matters each morning.
Got thoughts? Tell us. Want to support it? Ko-fi tips help keep it running.