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The Tampa Bay Rays were 80-54, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the San Diego Padres 9-4 at Tropicana Field.

Rays Daily Vibe Check
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last night's win

Steady as she goes. Last night's win by 5 gives the score a boost. Factor in holding teams to 2.6 runs a game. That's the foundation right now.

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Rays Game on August 29

Opponent:San Diego Padres (72-63)
Location:Tropicana Field
First Pitch:04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Nick Martinez (13-4, 2.93 ERA) vs Walker Buehler (8-6, 4.63 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Rays.TV

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the San Diego Padres 9-4 at Tropicana Field.

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Highlights

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
8054.597 W2
Yankees
7658.5674.0 W1
Red Sox
7361.5457.0 L2
Orioles
6669.48914.5 W1
Blue Jays
6670.48515.0 W1

Tampa Bay Rays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
13
Junior Caminero
 35.280.89485
2
Yandy Díaz
 20.302.83574
8
Jonathan Aranda
 16.279.78278

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
47
Bryan Baker
 1-21.560.8852.0
62
Cam Booser
 1-02.030.8131.0
49
Kevin Kelly
 5-32.030.8262.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
13
Junior Caminero
 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
60
Garrett Cleavinger
 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays are on the cusp of a new era, with the announcement of a $2.3 billion stadium deal officially signaling their commitment to staying in Tampa. Fans can finally anticipate a permanent home set to break ground next month and open for the 2029 season, but the excitement doesn't stop there. As the Rays inch closer to clinching their 80th win, they remain firmly in first place with a record of 79-54. Yandy Díaz's .301 batting average exemplifies the offensive chaos the team has displayed, essential for their playoff aspirations. With the Padres rolling into town, it's time for the Rays' bats to awaken and carry this momentum forward as they celebrate both present success and future stability.

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Game Thread: The Daddies come to town!
DRays Bay
Game Thread: The Daddies come to town!
Go Rays!
 Patrick Zalupski: Rays will break ground on new stadium in September
DRays Bay
Patrick Zalupski: Rays will break ground on new stadium in September
With the approval of the requested public funding of ~40% of the new Rays stadium costs, Rays principal owner Patrick Zalupski, formally titled the Tampa Bay Rays Managing Partner and Co-Chair, released the following statement: “On behalf of our Partners, I want to express our deepest gratitude to Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa […]
 'Forever starts now': Rays' new ballpark approved in county vote
MLB.com
'Forever starts now': Rays' new ballpark approved in county vote
TAMPA -- The Rays’ new ownership group introduced themselves with a promise. Sitting inside George M. Steinbrenner Field between co-chair Bill Cosgrove and chief executive officer Ken Babby early last October, managing partner Patrick Zalupski made the top item on their to-do list clear. Finding a long-term ballpark in the
 Díaz, Rays bring offensive chaos to become 1st AL team to reach 80 wins
MLB.com
Díaz, Rays bring offensive chaos to become 1st AL team to reach 80 wins
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays took a moment to celebrate their future on Friday, as their organizational dream to secure a “Forever Home” ballpark in Tampa became that much closer to reality following votes by the Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County Commission. But in case you missed it, things
 Rays reach $2.3 billion deal for new stadium in Tampa with eyes on opening for 2029 season
CBS Sports
Rays reach $2.3 billion deal for new stadium in Tampa with eyes on opening for 2029 season
The new ballpark will replace Tropicana Field, which has been the Rays' home stadium since their 1998 debut
ESPN
County joins city in OKing Rays' park funding plan
The Tampa Bay Rays got county approval Friday on a financing plan that will allow them to build a new stadium.

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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