Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 87-58, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 7-2 at Truist Park.
On the right side of things. Last night's win by 5 gives the score a boost. But 10 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.
Rays Game on September 10
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nick Martinez (14-4, 3.04 ERA) vs Martín Pérez (8-9, 3.25 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, BravesVision |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 7-2 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jorge Mateo went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
- Victor Mesa Jr. went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
87 | 58 | .600 | W2 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
83 | 62 | .572 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
80 | 67 | .544 | 8.0 | L2 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
73 | 74 | .497 | 15.0 | L1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
71 | 76 | .483 | 17.0 | W1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | .281 | .900 | 93 | |
| 22 | .305 | .843 | 80 | |
| 19 | .277 | .787 | 86 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 1.61 | 0.91 | 56.0 | |
| 1-0 | 2.31 | 0.86 | 35.0 | |
| 4-2 | 2.44 | 0.90 | 70.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .417 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 are on the verge of clinching their postseason spot after a commanding 7-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves, showcasing the grit this team needs as they push for October. With this win, they remain solidly in first place with an 86-58 record, while their recent struggles against the Mets seem like a distant memory. The pitching depth has been tested with ten players on the IL, yet Griffin Jax stepped up to deliver a strong outing, helping to stifle a Braves offense that hit the ball hard but failed to convert. On the brighter side, the emergence of top prospect Brody Hopkins, who reached an impressive 102.1 mph in relief, adds excitement for the future. As the Rays prepare for their next matchup, the atmosphere is charged with optimism, and fans are rightfully anticipating their return to the playoffs.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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