Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 92-59, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays narrowly beat the Athletics 4-3 at Tropicana Field.
Steady as she goes. 6-1 over the last 7. That record does the talking. On top of that, a 2.3 RA/G from the staff this week. Clean work.
Rays Game on September 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Drew Rasmussen (14-5, 2.81 ERA) vs Jeffrey Springs (4-13, 5.93 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Rays.TV |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays narrowly beat the Athletics 4-3 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
92 | 59 | .609 | W5 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
88 | 64 | .579 | 4.5 | L1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
82 | 70 | .539 | 10.5 | L2 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
76 | 77 | .497 | 17.0 | W1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
75 | 78 | .490 | 18.0 | W3 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | .279 | .898 | 96 | |
| 21 | .278 | .797 | 89 | |
| 22 | .297 | .819 | 81 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 1.52 | 0.89 | 59.1 | |
| 1-0 | 2.13 | 0.79 | 38.0 | |
| 14-5 | 2.81 | 0.92 | 160.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 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 |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays secured their fifth straight win with a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Athletics, further extending their lead in the AL East as they watch the Yankees stumble behind them. With this win, the Rays' record improves to 91-59, showcasing not just grit but also the effectiveness of their high-leverage relievers who were lauded by manager Kevin Cash after the game. As the team balances the pressure of playoff aspirations with the ups and downs of September, it's clear they're hitting their stride at the right moment. With a run differential of +23 over their last week and solid performances from players like Nick Martinez, the Rays are making a strong case for October dominance. It's a thrilling time at Tropicana Field, where each game feels like a roller coaster ride as they push toward the postseason.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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