Atlanta Braves 8, Tampa Bay Rays 9: final score and stats
Tampa Bay Rays beat Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Braves 8 to Tampa Bay Rays 9, on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte, Florida. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Tampa Bay Rays vs Atlanta Braves.
MLBSunday, March 8, 2026
DateMar 8, 2026
Start time1:05 PM ET
VenueCharlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte, Florida
Attendance4,172
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 9 |
Top performers
Atlanta Braves
Batting AverageDominic Smith · 3-4, 2B, RBI, R, K
Home RunsBen Gamel · 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R
Runs Batted InBen Gamel · 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R
MLB RatingKyle Farmer · 2-3, HR, 2B, RBI, R
Tampa Bay Rays
Batting AverageTaylor Walls · 3-4, RBI, 2 R
Home RunsBen Williamson · 2-4, HR, 4 RBI, R
Runs Batted InBen Williamson · 2-4, HR, 4 RBI, R
MLB RatingBen Williamson · 2-4, HR, 4 RBI, R
Team comparison
Atlanta BravesTampa Bay Rays
Runs per game
Runs allowed per game
10-3-2Record6-10
1st in NL EastStanding1st in AL East
1-1Road record / home record5-3
LLWLWLast 5LWLLL
L2StreakL1
Injury report
Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.
Atlanta Braves
Spencer Strider SP · Elbow - Inflammation
OutJoey Wentz RP · Knee - Surgery
OutSpencer Schwellenbach SP · Elbow - Surgery
OutMitchell Parker RP · Elbow - Surgery
OutJurickson Profar LF · Suspension - Not Specified
suspensionTampa Bay Rays
Ryan Pepiot SP · Hip - Surgery
OutShane McClanahan SP · Forearm - Soreness
OutEdwin Uceta RP · Shoulder - Surgery
OutBox score
Atlanta Braves
| Player | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Williams | 2-4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .118 | .111 | .294 |
| Dixon Williams | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Dominic Smith | 3-4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .438 | .526 | .688 |
| Andrew Compton | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .167 | .167 | .167 |
| Jorge Mateo | 1-2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .158 | .261 | .316 |
| John Gil | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .188 | .350 | .563 |
| Ben Gamel | 1-4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .278 | .316 | 1.000 |
| Dallas Macias | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1.000 | .000 |
| Ethan Workinger | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .400 | .500 |
| Kyle Farmer | 2-3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .444 | .474 | .667 |
| Colby Jones | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| DaShawn Keirsey Jr. | 1-3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .238 | .360 | .429 |
| Team | 12-37 | 37 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Atlanta Braves
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Elder | 3.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 67--- | 6.48 | 67 |
| Darius Vines | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17--- | 13.50 | 17 |
| Francis Mcdonough | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5--- | 0.00 | 5 |
| Joey Wentz | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13--- | 3.18 | 13 |
| Ryan Bourassa | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11--- | 0.00 | 11 |
| Joel Payamps | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18--- | 0.00 | 18 |
| Tyler LaPorte | 1.2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 27--- | 3.00 | 27 |
| Anderson Pilar | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4--- | 11.57 | 4 |
| Team | 8.0 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 162-0 | 162 |
Tampa Bay Rays
| Player | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | 3-4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .417 | .417 | .667 |
| Ricardo Gonzalez | 1-1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| Jake Fraley | 2-2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .308 | .526 | .385 |
| Angel Mateo | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .143 | .000 |
| Ben Williamson | 2-4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .318 | .375 | .455 |
| Brayden Taylor | 1-1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .273 | .333 | .636 |
| Hunter Feduccia | 1-3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .118 | .211 | .353 |
| Broden Donay | 0-1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Nick Fortes | 1-2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .286 | .375 | .500 |
| Tatem Levins | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .111 | .273 | .111 |
| Jonny DeLuca | 1-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .278 | .278 | .556 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | 1-2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 |
| Team | 14-37 | 37 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Tampa Bay Rays
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Workman | 2.2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 56--- | 9.39 | 56 |
| Hunter Bigge | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12--- | 3.86 | 12 |
| Chase Solesky | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 25--- | 0.00 | 25 |
| Kevin Kelly | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13--- | 3.00 | 13 |
| Luis Guerrero | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17--- | 11.57 | 17 |
| Trevor Martin | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12--- | 1.42 | 12 |
| Team | 9.0 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 135-0 | 135 |
Recent form
Season series
ATL leads series 2-1
Mar 24, 2026TB 2, ATL 3
Mar 16, 2026TB 2, ATL 11
Mar 11, 2026TB 3, ATL 5
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Braves vs Tampa Bay Rays?
Tampa Bay Rays won, 9-8, on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
What was the final score of Atlanta Braves vs Tampa Bay Rays?
Atlanta Braves 8, Tampa Bay Rays 9.
Who were the top performers?
Atlanta Braves: Dominic Smith (3-4, 2B, RBI, R, K batting average). Tampa Bay Rays: Taylor Walls (3-4, RBI, 2 R batting average).
Where is Atlanta Braves vs Tampa Bay Rays played?
Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte, Florida.
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