Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 47-33, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 at Tropicana Field.
The numbers back it up. They're in first now. That changes the math. Factor in winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows.
Rays Game on June 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Drew Rasmussen (6-4, 2.62 ERA) vs Merrill Kelly (5-7, 5.71 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | DBACKS.TV, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 70°F, Wind 3 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Junior Caminero went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
47 | 33 | .588 | W4 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
48 | 34 | .585 | L3 | |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
39 | 44 | .470 | 9.5 | L5 |
|
Orioles
|
|
39 | 45 | .464 | 10.0 | L1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
35 | 46 | .432 | 12.5 | W3 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .285 | .910 | 47 | |
| 13 | .289 | .861 | 57 | |
| 12 | .334 | .932 | 52 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.95 | 0.87 | 32.1 | |
| 6-4 | 2.62 | 0.88 | 86.0 | |
| 4-3 | 2.61 | 0.92 | 38.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 5 HR, 10 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Rays News
Junior Caminero continues to light up the Trop, hitting a colossal homer in the Rays’ 4-2 victory over the Diamondbacks, his sixth of the season. With this win, Tampa Bay has reclaimed the top spot in the AL East, showcasing a lineup that’s firing on all cylinders. The Rays are 4-3 over the past week, outpacing their opponents by a whopping 10 runs, demonstrating a potent offense that averages 5.3 runs per game. Meanwhile, the roster saw some movement off the field as catcher Dom Keegan was picked up by the Orioles, further shaking up the team's depth. With Michael Grove making a triumphant return after 630 days, the energy is palpable as the Rays aim to build on their momentum and solidify their position in the division.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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