Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 85-58, 1st in the AL East. The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.
In a good rhythm. A -7 run differential. Even the close losses add up. Also weighing on the score: a 9-man IL is starting to matter.
Rays Game on September 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Freddy Peralta (7-11, 4.96 ERA) vs AJ Smith-Shawver (0-1, 7.13 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | BravesVision, Rays.TV, Gray TV, Gray Media Telemundo |
Rays Score & Recap
The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.
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
|
|
80 | 65 | .552 | 6.0 | W5 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
72 | 73 | .497 | 14.0 | L2 |
|
Orioles
|
|
70 | 75 | .483 | 16.0 | W1 |
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
Despite holding onto first place with an 85-58 record, the Tampa Bay Rays are feeling the pressure after a frustrating 6-8 loss to the Texas Rangers yesterday. The team has struggled in its last week, going 3-4 and getting outscored by seven runs, largely due to a shaky pitching staff that has seen Garrett Cleavinger falter with a 10.38 ERA since August. While deadline acquisitions have bolstered the roster, with players expected to step up, the upcoming matchup against Reynaldo Lopez, who’s set to return for the Braves, raises concerns about maintaining momentum. The Rays need their offense, led by hot bats like Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda, to deliver big in the stretch run, as they can’t afford to let their grip on the division slip.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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