Yankees vs Rays starting pitchers
Yankees vs Rays statistics
| Stat |
Yankees |
Rays |
| Hits |
768 (11th) |
713 (21st) |
| Batting Average |
.248 (11th) |
.235 (21st) |
| Runs Batted In |
448 (2nd) |
340 (28th) |
| Runs |
467 (1st) |
364 (25th) |
| Home Runs |
132 (2nd) |
83 (26th) |
| Walks |
363 (1st) |
295 (10th) |
| Stolen Bases |
37 (29th) |
90 (5th) |
| Strikeouts |
738 (19th) |
820 (8th) |
| Pitches |
13989 (2nd) |
13743 (5th) |
Tampa Bay Rays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/10/24 |
vs New York Yankees |
L |
2-1 |
| 7/9/24 |
vs New York Yankees |
W |
5-3 |
| 7/7/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
L |
13-2 |
| 7/6/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
L |
4-3 |
| 7/5/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
L |
3-0 |
New York Yankees recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/10/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
2-1 |
| 7/9/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
5-3 |
| 7/7/24 |
vs Boston Red Sox |
L |
3-0 |
| 7/6/24 |
vs Boston Red Sox |
W |
14-4 |
| 7/5/24 |
vs Boston Red Sox |
L |
5-3 F/10 |
Yankees vs Rays predictions
As the New York Yankees gear up to take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, all eyes will likely be on Aaron Judge, who's been swinging a hot bat with a .307 average and an impressive 32 homers so far this season. He's projected to bring a strong game, potentially adding a couple of hits and an RBI or two. Watching Nestor Cortes take the mound will also be intriguing; he’s racked up 106 strikeouts this season and his ERA and WHIP stand solid, signaling that he could very well dominate through the innings he pitches, keeping runs against down while striking out several Rays players.
On the flip side, the Rays have a few notables of their own. Randy Arozarena, always a threat at the plate with a keen eye, is anticipated to contribute significantly to the Rays' scoreboard and on the bases. Meanwhile, Shane Baz, despite being less seasoned, could surprise us. His limited numbers show potential for strikeouts and a reasonable control over the ball, which will be critical in holding back the Yankees' strong lineup. The Rays' performance could hinge significantly on his ability to manage the early innings effectively.
Considering the momentum and the current stats, the Yankees might just have the upper edge in this matchup. Their lineup depth and Cortes' command on the mound give them a formidable presence. However, baseball always has room for surprises and the Rays are no strangers to upset victories. It'll be a game where strategy and key performances will dictate the victor, but the smart money might lean slightly towards the Yankees pulling off a win in what promises to be a closely contested game.
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Yankees vs Rays game info
| Venue |
Tropicana Field |
| Location |
St. Petersburg, Florida |
| First pitch |
Thu 6:50 PM |
| Temperature |
85° |
| Chance of Rain |
49% |
