Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 4-5, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the Minnesota Twins 4-1 at Target Field.
Just 9 games into the season. Right in the middle for a reason. Last night's 3-run victory is the freshest data point. But outscored by 5 over 7 games. The deficit is real.
Rays Game on April 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shane McClanahan (0-1, 3.86 ERA) vs Jameson Taillon (0-0, 0.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Rays.TV, WMOR |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 49°F, Wind 11 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the Minnesota Twins 4-1 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Highlights
- Richie Palacios went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Junior Caminero went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
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7 | 2 | .778 | L1 | |
|
Rays
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4 | 5 | .444 | 3.0 | W2 |
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Blue Jays
|
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4 | 5 | .444 | 3.0 | L4 |
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Orioles
|
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3 | 6 | .333 | 4.0 | L3 |
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Red Sox
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2 | 7 | .222 | 5.0 | L2 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 4-5 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .405 | 1.137 | 10 | |
| 1 | .360 | .967 | 6 | |
| 1 | .231 | .906 | 2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays celebrated their first series win of the season with a solid 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins, highlighted by a standout performance from Nick Martinez, who surrendered just one hit over six innings. This win not only signals a potential turning point after a rough start but showcases the resilience of the squad, especially with Richie Palacios belting a two-run homer in the 10th to seal the deal. Meanwhile, Hunter Bigge's return to the mound after a harrowing injury last season adds an inspiring chapter to this team's story. With a home opener at Tropicana Field on the horizon, the excitement is palpable, especially with country star Eric Church set to perform the national anthem, marking a fresh beginning for the Rays in 2026.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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