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The Tampa Bay Rays were 94-60, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Boston Red Sox 2-1 at Tropicana Field.

Rays Daily Vibe Check
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The numbers paint a decent picture. 6 wins in 7 games. The week's been good. Factor in the arms have been stingy at 2.3 RA/G.

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Rays Game on September 20

Opponent:Boston Red Sox (84-71)
Location:Tropicana Field
First Pitch:01:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Griffin Jax (7-10, 3.80 ERA) vs Patrick Sandoval (1-6, 4.99 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Rays.TV, NESN

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Boston Red Sox 2-1 at Tropicana Field.

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Highlights

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
9460.610 W1
Yankees
8965.5785.0 L1
Red Sox
8471.54210.5 L1
Blue Jays
7679.49018.5 L2
Orioles
7580.48419.5 L2

Tampa Bay Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +21 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
13
Junior Caminero
 41.277.89597
8
Jonathan Aranda
 22.277.80092
2
Yandy Díaz
 22.293.81081

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
47
Bryan Baker
 4-21.490.9160.1
62
Cam Booser
 1-02.110.7838.1
57
Drew Rasmussen
 15-52.720.93165.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
34
Liam Hicks
 4 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
57
Drew Rasmussen
 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays took a step back with a disappointing 2-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox, allowing their rivals to celebrate a postseason spot, a reality the Rays just can’t accept. Freddie Peralta had a strong start but faltered in the third inning, proving that even the best can stumble against a determined opponent. Despite this setback, the Rays remain in a solid position with a 93-60 record and are inching closer to clinching the division crown, bolstered by recent momentum that includes three walk-off wins during this critical homestand. Richie Palacios may not have crushed the game-winner, but in this tightly contested stretch, every small win counts. As the Rays gear up for their next matchup against the Red Sox, it's clear they must shake off the disappointment and keep their eyes firmly on the prize.

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Never a doubt! Rays 2 Red Sox 1
DRays Bay
Never a doubt! Rays 2 Red Sox 1
The Rays handed the Red Sox a win and allowed them to celebrate a postseason spot and I just can’t. Freddie Peralta got off to a great start, but stumbled in the third inning, giving up two doubles that allowed the Red Sox to take a 1-0 lead. But things were looking up in the […]
 Rays GDT: Turning it around
DRays Bay
Rays GDT: Turning it around
Go Rays!
 Rays inch closer to division crown with 3rd walk-off of final homestand
MLB.com
Rays inch closer to division crown with 3rd walk-off of final homestand
ST. PETERSBURG -- Richie Palacios didn’t hit the ball particularly hard. He didn’t hit it terribly far, either. So as his 65.7 mph popup fell toward the Tropicana Field turf in shallow right field, with Isiah Kiner-Falefa running out for it from second base and Wilyer Abreu coming in, he
 Royals refuse to give in, but can’t overcome the Rays of Pittsburgh
Yahoo Sports
Royals refuse to give in, but can’t overcome the Rays of Pittsburgh
They just kept coming back until they didn’t.

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays visit the New York Yankees for a 4-game series starting Tuesday.

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