A's Grind Out Thrilling Victory in Extra Innings! 
Oh, what a game, A's fans! Our Oakland Athletics clawed their way to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays with some clutch performances and cool-headed plays deep into the 10th inning. Starting strong, Lawrence Butler set an aggressive tone by singling in the 1st inning and stealing his way to third, though we couldn't cash in early. It was a bit of a slow start for the bats, but patience would pay off later.Muncy and Langeliers Spark the Offense! 
While the early innings had us biting our nails as the Rays pulled ahead with homers from Christopher Morel and Brandon Lowe, the fourth inning woke us right up! Shea Langeliers showcased his power with a double and then crossed the plate thanks to a 376-foot blast by Max Muncy. It was like flipping a switch—our beloved A's are all about that comeback spirit!And the fireworks didn't stop there—Langeliers once again delivered with a solo homer in the 6th, putting us ahead 3-2. The tension was palpable, with Danny Jansen tying it up again for the Rays. Hats off to our relentless bullpen, who kept us in the game till the end.
Extra Innings Heroics! 
The 10th inning had everyone on the edge of their seats. With Colby Thomas reaching third, a pinch-hit sacrifice fly by Austin Wynns brought him home, sliding us into the lead at 4-3. What a play and what timing! Our defense held strong in the bottom of the 10th, with Miller coolly shutting down the Rays after some nerve-wracking moments with a balk. But fear not, A's fans, as we sealed the deal with two pressure-packed strikeouts. It was one of those games that reminded us why we love baseball—and this team! Let's keep the momentum going, as the A's continue to fight and prove why we're a force to be reckoned with.
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Rays (July 1st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 |