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The Tampa Bay Rays were 36-20, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 at Tropicana Field.

Rays Daily Vibe Check
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a rough stretch

Room to grow, but the floor is solid. 2-5 over their last 7. The record says it all. The bright spot: took last night by 3. That matters.

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Rays Game on June 01

Opponent:Detroit Tigers (22-38)
Location:Tropicana Field
First Pitch:06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Griffin Jax (1-3, 3.60 ERA) vs Ty Madden (0-0, 2.38 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Rays.TV, Detroit SportsNet
Forecast:🌤️ Mostly sunny, 63°F, Wind 7 mph

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 at Tropicana Field.

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Highlights

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
3620.643 W1
Yankees
3623.6101.5 W1
Blue Jays
2931.4839.0 L2
Orioles
2832.46710.0 W2
Red Sox
2533.43112.0 W2

Tampa Bay Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -23 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
8
Jonathan Aranda
 11.290.89343
2
Yandy Díaz
 11.310.91938
13
Junior Caminero
 13.278.87728

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
18
Shane McClanahan
 6-22.451.0255.0
28
Nick Martinez
 5-11.621.1166.2
49
Kevin Kelly
 3-22.670.8127.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
8
Jonathan Aranda
 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games
13
Junior Caminero
 6 hits, 1 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games
2
Yandy Díaz
 4 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
47
Bryan Baker
 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
57
Drew Rasmussen
 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays snapped a disappointing stretch with a solid 5-2 victory over the Angels, showcasing a glimpse of the offensive prowess that fueled their earlier success. Jonathan Aranda ignited the game with a booming home run, reminding fans of his potential as he continues to impress with a .291 batting average. While the win is a much-needed boost, it comes with a downside as the team placed Craig Kimbrel on the 15-day IL due to a wrist strain, raising concerns about the bullpen's depth. As they closed out May with a win, the Rays aim to regain their footing after a 1-5 week, now standing at 35-20. With June approaching, the Rays need to build momentum and solidify their position as they prepare for a challenging month ahead.

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Rays Place Craig Kimbrel On 15-Day IL, Announce Other Moves
The Rays have placed right-hander Craig Kimbrel on the 15-day injured list with a right wrist strain, per a team announcement. The move is retroactive to May 28th. The club is also recalling lefty Cam Booser and righty Trevor Martin from Triple-A. In addition, righty Andrew Wantz is being designated for assignment, removing him from […]
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Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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