Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 85-58, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays came up short against the Texas Rangers 6-8 at Globe Life Field.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. Outscored by 7 this week. Also weighing on the score: the 2-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today.
Rays Game on September 07
No game on this date.
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays came up short against the Texas Rangers 6-8 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 2 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 2 |
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
85 | 58 | .594 | L1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
81 | 62 | .566 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
79 | 65 | .549 | 6.5 | W4 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
72 | 72 | .500 | 13.5 | L1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
69 | 75 | .479 | 16.5 | L6 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | .280 | .895 | 92 | |
| 19 | .279 | .793 | 86 | |
| 21 | .305 | .839 | 77 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 1.64 | 0.93 | 55.0 | |
| 1-0 | 2.34 | 0.87 | 34.2 | |
| 4-2 | 2.44 | 0.90 | 70.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays returned home from Texas with a split after an 8-6 loss in their series finale, a reminder that Globe Life Field remains a tough venue for them. Despite this hiccup, the Rays maintain a comfortable four-game lead over the Yankees in the AL East, inching closer to clinching a postseason berth. With just three weeks until the playoffs kick off, staying focused is crucial, especially as they navigate a challenging schedule. The recent split highlights both resilience and vulnerability, with the team's pitching needing to tighten up after allowing six runs in the finale. As we head deeper into September, every win matters, and the Rays must capitalize on their remaining games to build momentum for October.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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