Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 56-40, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were crushed by the Boston Red Sox 0-10 at Fenway Park.
The foundation feels stable. Losing by 10 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. On top of that, outscored by 13 over 7 games. The deficit is real.
Rays Game on July 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Ian Seymour (6-2, 4.59 ERA) vs Patrick Sandoval (0-0, 2.08 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, NESN |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 74°F, Wind 5 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were crushed by the Boston Red Sox 0-10 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 0 |
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
56 | 40 | .583 | L3 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
54 | 43 | .557 | 2.5 | L1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
48 | 48 | .500 | 8.0 | W11 |
|
Orioles
|
|
47 | 51 | .480 | 10.0 | W5 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
45 | 52 | .464 | 11.5 | L3 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .281 | .931 | 60 | |
| 14 | .291 | .850 | 64 | |
| 13 | .314 | .870 | 55 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.73 | 0.83 | 36.1 | |
| 2-2 | 3.58 | 1.30 | 27.2 | |
| 8-5 | 2.83 | 1.13 | 86.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays stumbled back into action, losing 5-3 to the Boston Red Sox, with Mason Englert struggling to keep the offense's momentum in check while allowing the opposition to feast on his pitches. Junior Caminero, batting third in the lineup, was a bright spot, hitting his 29th home run despite a recent injury scare, showcasing his resilience amid a season marred by key injuries. Meanwhile, the Rays made a roster move, trading minor league reliever Trey Pooser to the Cardinals as part of a deal that keeps the wheels turning for the organization. Winning four of their last seven games keeps Tampa Bay in contention, but with nine players on the Injured List, every game feels like a balancing act. The second half of the season beckons, and the Rays need to find answers quickly.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Toronto Blue Jays for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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