Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 72-46, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the Athletics 10-6 at Sutter Health Park.
It all adds up right now. The 7-0 stretch tells you most of what you need to know. Also helping: a W by 4 last night. The most recent result always counts most.
Rays Game on August 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nick Martinez (11-3, 2.65 ERA) vs Mason Barnett (1-2, 5.56 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 7 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the Athletics 10-6 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 1 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
Highlights
- Taylor Walls went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Jonny DeLuca went 3-5.
- Yandy Díaz went 3-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Junior Caminero went 1-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
72 | 46 | .610 | W7 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
66 | 52 | .559 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
64 | 54 | .542 | 8.0 | L3 |
|
Orioles
|
|
57 | 62 | .479 | 15.5 | L1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
57 | 63 | .475 | 16.0 | W1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 7-0 in their last 7 games, with a +19 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | .277 | .917 | 74 | |
| 15 | .288 | .811 | 73 | |
| 16 | .302 | .835 | 67 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.55 | 0.84 | 46.1 | |
| 0-0 | 2.08 | 0.77 | 26.0 | |
| 2-2 | 2.47 | 0.96 | 58.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8 hits, 1 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays continued their impressive run, securing a 10-6 victory over the Athletics, marking their seventh straight win and pushing their record to 71-46. Yandy Díaz set the tone early with a powerful blast that soared atop the visiting clubhouse, a reminder that this team is on a mission to seize control of the AL East as the Yankees and Red Sox falter. Freddy Peralta, recently acquired and activated, is already proving his worth, as the Rays' offense exploded for eight runs in the eighth inning to seal the deal. On the transactional front, the Rays added depth by signing right-hander Jake Woodford to a minor league deal, a smart play considering his prior connection with the coaching staff. With every game, the Rays are solidifying their position as a force in the postseason race.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Baltimore Orioles for a 4-game series starting Friday.
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