Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 5-6, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays took a beating from the Chicago Cubs 2-9 at Tropicana Field.
Not a great stretch. Dropped last night by 7 and the temperature took a hit. Making it worse, outscored by 12 this week.
Rays Game on April 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Joe Boyle (0-0, 3.18 ERA) vs Colin Rea (0-0, 4.26 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 40°F, Wind 9 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays took a beating from the Chicago Cubs 2-9 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Yankees
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8 | 2 | .800 | W1 | |
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Orioles
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5 | 6 | .455 | 3.5 | W2 |
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Rays
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5 | 6 | .455 | 3.5 | L1 |
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Blue Jays
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4 | 7 | .364 | 4.5 | L6 |
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Red Sox
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3 | 8 | .273 | 5.5 | W1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .386 | 1.062 | 10 | |
| 3 | .244 | .838 | 10 | |
| 1 | .250 | .893 | 2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 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 |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays are riding a wave of momentum after their 6-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs, marking their third consecutive win and leveling their record at 5-5. Bryan Baker has solidified his role as the team's closer, earning his first save in a Rays uniform during yesterday's home opener, a long-awaited affirmation of what many fans have championed all season. Meanwhile, the absence of Drew Rasmussen, who was scratched from his start for the birth of his second child, left a noticeable void on the mound against the Cubs. With hot bats like Yandy Díaz, who boasts a .415 average, the Rays are finding their rhythm at Tropicana Field, but they'll need to continue building on this energy as they face the Cubs again tonight. It's time for the Rays to capitalize on this positive momentum and keep the good vibes rolling.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays host the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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