Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 53-36, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays downed the New York Yankees 6-4 at Tropicana Field.
Steady as she goes. A 2-run win last night helps the cause. Factor in holding teams to 3.4 runs a game. That's the foundation right now.
Rays Game on July 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shane McClanahan (7-5, 3.05 ERA) vs Gerrit Cole (3-3, 4.01 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Amazon Prime Video, Rays.TV |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays downed the New York Yankees 6-4 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Yandy Díaz went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Victor Mesa Jr. went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
53 | 36 | .596 | W1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
50 | 41 | .549 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
43 | 49 | .467 | 11.5 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
41 | 48 | .461 | 12.0 | W4 |
|
Orioles
|
|
42 | 50 | .457 | 12.5 | L2 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .281 | .917 | 56 | |
| 13 | .319 | .893 | 55 | |
| 13 | .280 | .825 | 58 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.78 | 0.82 | 35.1 | |
| 7-4 | 2.78 | 0.90 | 97.0 | |
| 7-5 | 3.05 | 1.17 | 79.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays snapped their three-game skid with a thrilling 6-4 victory over the New York Yankees, showcasing their offensive power by belting three home runs while striking out 17 batters, a record-breaking feat for the Yankees who became the first AL team to accomplish such a dubious distinction in back-to-back games. Ian Seymour led the charge on the mound, cementing his role as a rising star in the rotation. With this win, the Rays improved their record to 53-36, solidifying their position in the division and shaking off the gloom of recent losses. As they look to keep the momentum going, the contributions from the bottom of the lineup prove crucial, reminding fans that every bat in the order matters. With Gavin Lux and Jake Fraley heating up in their rehab assignments, the Rays could soon be even more formidable.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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