The Tampa Bay Rays have set a modern Major League Baseball (MLB) record with 14 consecutive home wins to start the season. This impressive feat is a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication, and it has been a long time coming for the Rays.
The Rays’ streak began on April 1st with a 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Since then, the team has gone on to win 14 straight home games, including a pair of three-game sweeps against the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. The streak was finally snapped on April 22nd when the Rays fell to the Baltimore Orioles 6-5.
The Rays’ 14-game home winning streak is the longest since MLB adopted the 162-game schedule in 1961. The previous record was held by the Baltimore Orioles, who won 13 straight home games in 1969. The Rays’ streak is also the longest in franchise history, surpassing the previous record of 11 consecutive home wins set in 2008.
The Rays’ success this season is due in large part to their stellar pitching staff. The team’s starting rotation, which includes ace Blake Snell and veteran Charlie Morton, has been dominant throughout the season. The bullpen has also been solid, with closer Diego Castillo leading the way with a 0.83 ERA and 11 saves.
Offensively, the Rays have been led by outfielder Austin Meadows and designated hitter Ji-Man Choi. Meadows is batting .333 with 10 home runs and 28 RBIs, while Choi is hitting .333 with five home runs and 19 RBIs. The team also has a number of other players contributing, including second baseman Brandon Lowe and first baseman Yandy Diaz.
The Tampa Bay Rays have made history with their 14 consecutive home wins to start the season, and they show no signs of slowing down. With their strong pitching staff and deep lineup, the Rays look poised to make a run at the playoffs this year. It will be exciting to see what else this team can accomplish in 2019.