Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 76-52, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays lost to the Baltimore Orioles 3-5 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Ticking along. A 2-5 week. That's the biggest factor right now. Making it worse, giving up 6.6 runs a game. That's the biggest issue.
Rays Game on August 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| First Pitch: | 07:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shane McClanahan (9-6, 3.25 ERA) vs Brandon Young (9-3, 3.52 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Rays.TV |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays lost to the Baltimore Orioles 3-5 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Kenny Piper went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
76 | 52 | .594 | L2 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
73 | 55 | .570 | 3.0 | W5 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
69 | 59 | .539 | 7.0 | W1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
63 | 67 | .485 | 14.0 | L1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
62 | 67 | .481 | 14.5 | W1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -18 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | .276 | .899 | 81 | |
| 19 | .305 | .844 | 72 | |
| 15 | .282 | .784 | 76 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 1.44 | 0.86 | 50.0 | |
| 1-0 | 2.10 | 0.83 | 30.0 | |
| 5-3 | 1.86 | 0.84 | 58.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays suffered yet another setback, losing 5-3 to the last-place Baltimore Orioles, marking their fourth consecutive defeat and leaving them with a dismal 2-5 record over the last week. The team's recent struggles are magnified by a run differential of -17 during this stretch, as they continue to grapple with injuries and inconsistent play. Manager Kevin Cash's ejection for arguing a check-swing call didn't help, and with Freddy Peralta on the mound, the loss stung even more as the Rays look to regain their footing. On a brighter note, they are set to activate reliever Manuel Rodríguez from the injured list, which could provide a much-needed boost. As Players' Weekend unfolds, with players like Yandy Díaz showcasing their personal flair, the team needs to channel that energy into better performances on the field.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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