Rays vs Phillies starting pitchers
- Ranger Suarez for Philadelphia Phillies
- Taj Bradley for Tampa Bay Rays
Rays vs Phillies statistics
| Stat |
Rays |
Phillies |
| Hits |
1108 (27th) |
1279 (4th) |
| Batting Average |
.231 (27th) |
.259 (4th) |
| Runs Batted In |
516 (29th) |
671 (5th) |
| Runs |
555 (28th) |
702 (5th) |
| Home Runs |
132 (28th) |
173 (9th) |
| Walks |
455 (9th) |
470 (7th) |
| Stolen Bases |
168 (4th) |
132 (6th) |
| Strikeouts |
1325 (Tied-5th) |
1203 (18th) |
| Pitches |
21515 (9th) |
21249 (12th) |
Philadelphia Phillies recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/9/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
2-1 |
| 9/8/24 |
@ Miami Marlins |
L |
10-1 |
| 9/7/24 |
@ Miami Marlins |
L |
9-5 |
| 9/6/24 |
@ Miami Marlins |
W |
16-2 |
| 9/5/24 |
@ Miami Marlins |
W |
5-2 |
Tampa Bay Rays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/9/24 |
@ Philadelphia Phillies |
L |
2-1 |
| 9/8/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
2-0 |
| 9/7/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
7-1 |
| 9/6/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
L |
2-0 |
| 9/5/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
L |
4-3 |
Rays vs Phillies predictions
As the Tampa Bay Rays gear up to take on the Philadelphia Phillies, eyes are certainly going to be on some key players. José Siri, rocking 17 home runs this season, seems poised to make an impact at the plate, perhaps driving in crucial runs given his current form. Yandy Diaz, another standout with a .281 batting average, is expected to continue being a consistent hit-maker. Both could really use a big game to spark some much-needed momentum for the Rays, who have been struggling to climb higher in their division standings.
On the flip side, the Phillies are bringing their own firepower. Bryce Harper is looking especially dangerous at the plate. With a batting average pushing close to .300 and an impressive eye for the strategic walk, his on-base skills could prove pivotal. Then there's Kyle Schwarber, whose power has lit up the scoreboard with 34 home runs. His ability to change the game with a single swing will surely keep the Rays' pitchers on high alert.
Considering the current dynamics and solid performances from key Phillies players like Harper and Schwarber, it looks like the Phillies might have the edge in this matchup. Their stronger season record and home-field advantage at Citizens Bank Park also tip the scales in their favor. Unless the Rays can pull off particularly strong performances from their hitters and manage to keep the Phillies' big bats quiet, Philadelphia is likely to continue their winning streak at home.
Philadelphia Phillies injuries
- Spencer Turnbull (RP): 60-Day-IL
- J.T. Realmuto (C): Day-To-Day
- Alec Bohm (3B): 10-Day-IL
- Austin Hays (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Edmundo Sosa (SS): 10-Day-IL
Tampa Bay Rays injuries
- Brandon Lowe (2B): Day-To-Day
- Logan Driscoll (C): Day-To-Day
- Jacob Waguespack (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Richie Palacios (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Colin Poche (RP): 15-Day-IL
Rays vs Phillies game info
| Venue |
Citizens Bank Park |
| Location |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| First pitch |
Tue 6:40 PM |
| Temperature |
78° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
