Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 93-60, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays dropped one to the Boston Red Sox 2-4 at Tropicana Field.
Good place to be. 6 of the last 7 in the win column. Add in a 2.3 RA/G from the staff this week. Clean work.
Rays Game on September 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Freddy Peralta (9-11, 4.67 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, NESN |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 7 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays dropped one to the Boston Red Sox 2-4 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
93 | 60 | .608 | L1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
89 | 64 | .582 | 4.0 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
84 | 70 | .545 | 9.5 | W2 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
76 | 78 | .494 | 17.5 | L1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
75 | 79 | .487 | 18.5 | L1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +22 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | .277 | .898 | 97 | |
| 21 | .277 | .796 | 91 | |
| 22 | .293 | .810 | 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 | |
| 15-5 | 2.72 | 0.93 | 165.1 |
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 Rays fell flat in a crucial matchup against the Red Sox, suffering a frustrating 4-2 loss that highlighted their struggles with runners in scoring position, going an abysmal 0-13 and leaving 12 men on base. This is not the type of performance expected from a team with a 93-59 record, especially during the final regular-season homestand. While they showed promise, loading the bases in the sixth, they couldn't capitalize on opportunities, a rarity for a squad known for its offensive prowess. As the team gears up for their next test against Ranger Suarez, it's time for the Rays to rediscover their magic and start converting those chances into runs, or risk letting this season's momentum slip away.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the New York Yankees for a 4-game series starting Tuesday.
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