Rays vs Phillies starting pitchers
- Zack Wheeler for Philadelphia Phillies
- Shane Baz for Tampa Bay Rays
Rays vs Phillies statistics
| Stat |
Rays |
Phillies |
| Hits |
1121 (26th) |
1292 (3rd) |
| Batting Average |
.231 (27th) |
.260 (4th) |
| Runs Batted In |
520 (29th) |
679 (5th) |
| Runs |
559 (28th) |
711 (5th) |
| Home Runs |
132 (28th) |
176 (9th) |
| Walks |
459 (9th) |
473 (7th) |
| Stolen Bases |
168 (4th) |
132 (6th) |
| Strikeouts |
1330 (6th) |
1212 (18th) |
| Pitches |
21657 (9th) |
21392 (11th) |
Philadelphia Phillies recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/10/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
9-4 |
| 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 |
Tampa Bay Rays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/10/24 |
@ Philadelphia Phillies |
L |
9-4 |
| 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 |
Rays vs Phillies predictions
As the Tampa Bay Rays gear up to face the Philadelphia Phillies, it's worth keeping an eye on some key players who could impact the game. Pay attention to Yandy Diaz, whose consistent batting average of .280 makes him a reliable force at the plate. With 17 home runs to his name, Jose Siri also brings a significant power threat that the Rays will be hoping can spark their lineup. Shane Baz, who's taking the mound, is another focal point. Despite a challenging season, his resilience and ability to strike out opponents (46 Ks so far) could just be the edge the Rays need.
On the flip side, the Philadelphia Phillies are coming in strong, driven by noteworthy performances from players like Bryce Harper, who is fresh off a 4-hit game and has been a crucial part of the Phillies’ offense. Then there's Zack Wheeler, the starting pitcher, who's shown formidable form with a 2.59 ERA and 190 strikeouts. Wheeler’s ability to dominate from the mound could be a game-changer for the Phillies. Moreover, Trea Turner's batting prowess has him sitting comfortably with a .299 average, and his speed on the bases can add that extra layer of pressure on the Rays' defense.
Considering the current form and matchups, the Philadelphia Phillies seem to hold a distinct advantage. The combination of Wheeler’s pitching mastery and Harper’s hot bat, backed by a solid lineup, makes them the favorites to come out on top. While the Rays have fighters like Diaz and Baz who can turn the tide, the consistency and depth of the Phillies may just be too much to overcome in this encounter. So, if I had to put my money on it, I’d lean towards a Phillies win in what promises to be an exciting clash.
Philadelphia Phillies injuries
- Kyle Schwarber (DH): Day-To-Day
- 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
- Jacob Waguespack (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Richie Palacios (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Colin Poche (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Jeffrey Springs (SP): 15-Day-IL
Rays vs Phillies game info
| Venue |
Citizens Bank Park |
| Location |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| First pitch |
Wed 6:40 PM |
| Temperature |
78° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
