Thrilling Victory for the Oakland Athletics! 
What an incredible game it was for us, Oakland Athletics fans! We headed into Tampa Bay and came out victorious with a 6-4 win over the Rays. This game showcased our resilience, and there was plenty to cheer about as Shea Langeliers and company lit up the scoreboard in the opening inning. Langeliers set the tone early with a towering three-run homer to left-center that had everyone jumping for joy! 
Japan Duel and Mid-Game Drama 
We carried a 4-0 lead into the fourth inning after Brent Rooker added a solid single in the third to bring in Lawrence Butler. Things got a little tense when Junior Caminero from the Rays blasted a two-run shot of his own. The Rays went on a run to tie the game up at 4 with some untimely errors on our part. But the Athletics' defense tightened up, and Paul Blackburn and our pitchers were able to prevent further damage. 
Clutch 9th Inning Comeback and Triumph! 
With the game tied going into the 9th inning, the stage was set for the A’s to step up. Max Muncy and Luis Urias delivered clutch singles, setting the path for Lawrence Butler to become a hero with a thrilling two-run triple! His hustle and grit pushed us to the 6-4 lead, and oh, it felt so good! Mason Miller then sealed the deal on the mound with a perfect 9th inning, with Luis Urias making a game-ending double play that sent the Rays' hopes down the drain. 
What a game! Let’s keep the momentum rolling, A's fans! Go Oakland!
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Rays (June 30th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 1 |