Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 86-58, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays routed the Atlanta Braves 7-1 at Truist Park.
The indicators are generally positive. Won by 6 last night and the score reflects it. The catch: 10 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.
Rays Game on September 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Griffin Jax (6-10, 3.82 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | BravesVision, Rays.TV, MLB Network, MLB Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 1 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays routed the Atlanta Braves 7-1 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Highlights
- Richie Palacios went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Liam Hicks went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Yandy Díaz went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Junior Caminero went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
86 | 58 | .597 | W1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
82 | 62 | .569 | 4.0 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
80 | 66 | .548 | 7.0 | L1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
73 | 73 | .500 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
70 | 76 | .479 | 17.0 | L1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | .282 | .904 | 93 | |
| 22 | .306 | .847 | 79 | |
| 19 | .279 | .792 | 86 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 1.61 | 0.91 | 56.0 | |
| 1-0 | 2.34 | 0.87 | 34.2 | |
| 4-2 | 2.44 | 0.90 | 70.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .333 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 delivered a commanding 7-1 victory over the Braves, showcasing their depth as they prepare for the playoffs. With key injuries mounting, including the recent placement of Taylor Walls on the IL due to a hip flexor strain, the Rays have called up veteran Nick Madrigal to fill the gap. On a night where the bats came alive, contributing across the board, this win is crucial as the Rays maintain their grip atop the AL East with an impressive 85-58 record. However, the loss of pitchers Shane McClanahan and Garrett Cleavinger looms large, leaving a cloud of uncertainty over the team's postseason plans. As they gear up for the final push, every game counts, and fans are hopeful that this momentum will carry them through the challenges ahead.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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