Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 74-46, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the Athletics 8-4 at Sutter Health Park.
The data is clear. Winning 7 of their last 7 and it shows. Plus, last night's win by 4 gives the score a boost.
Rays Game on August 13
No game on this date.
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the Athletics 8-4 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Jonny DeLuca went 3-5.
- Liam Hicks went 3-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
74 | 46 | .617 | W9 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
68 | 52 | .567 | 6.0 | W2 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
64 | 56 | .533 | 10.0 | L5 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
59 | 63 | .484 | 16.0 | W3 |
|
Orioles
|
|
58 | 63 | .479 | 16.5 | L1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 7-0 in their last 7 games, with a +25 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | .279 | .923 | 77 | |
| 17 | .302 | .837 | 69 | |
| 16 | .284 | .815 | 71 |
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, 2 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .429 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 capped off an astonishing West Coast road trip with an emphatic 8-4 victory over the Athletics, completing a perfect 9-0 stretch that showcased their versatility and tenacity. With Drew Rasmussen on the mound, the team’s pitching continued to shine as they navigated through various styles of wins, reinforcing their status as the top team in the division. Yandy Díaz also made headlines by triggering a vesting option for the 2027 season, solidifying his future in Tampa Bay as long as he stays healthy. To bolster their depth, the Rays have agreed to a major league deal with utility infielder Jorge Mateo, providing crucial right-handed hitting support as they head into the home stretch of the season. This combination of success on the field and strategic moves off it has fans buzzing, as the Rays look poised for a strong playoff push.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Baltimore Orioles for a 4-game series starting Friday.
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