Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 49-33, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays blew out the Kansas City Royals 10-4 at Kauffman Stadium.
Can't argue with this. Climbed to the top of the division. Factor in last night's 6-run victory is the freshest data point.
Rays Game on July 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shane McClanahan (6-5, 3.30 ERA) vs Seth Lugo (3-5, 4.18 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, Royals.TV |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays blew out the Kansas City Royals 10-4 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Ryan Vilade went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Nick Fortes went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
- Junior Caminero went 2-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
49 | 33 | .598 | W6 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
48 | 37 | .565 | 2.5 | L6 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
40 | 46 | .465 | 11.0 | L1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
39 | 48 | .448 | 12.5 | L4 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
37 | 47 | .440 | 13.0 | L1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +23 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .294 | .939 | 52 | |
| 13 | .290 | .863 | 58 | |
| 12 | .334 | .928 | 53 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.95 | 0.87 | 32.1 | |
| 7-4 | 2.45 | 0.87 | 92.0 | |
| 4-3 | 2.61 | 0.92 | 38.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays are on fire, extending their win streak to six games with a commanding 10-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals, showcasing an offense that’s relentless. Junior Caminero continued to steal the spotlight, homering for the fifth straight game, a feat that has him ready for the T-Mobile Home Run Derby. The Rays have outscored their opponents significantly during this stretch, and this time, they overcame an early deficit with a six-run inning, underscoring their powerful lineup. Meanwhile, the team bolstered its depth by re-signing outfielder Austin Slater to a minor league deal, ensuring they have options as they push toward the postseason. With rhythms building and momentum surging, the Rays are looking like a formidable contender in the league.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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