What a game! 
The Tampa Bay Rays showcased their firepower against the Oakland Athletics with a decisive 8-2 victory. Let's break down how it all unfolded:
Junior Caminero followed up with a double of his own, and Jake Mangum kept the momentum going with an RBI single, ultimately scoring on a throwing error. By the end of the first, the Rays were leading 4-0. 
Overall, a magnificent display of skill, with our Rays showing their ability to capitalize on errors and maintain offensive pressure.
A well-earned win! Now, onto the next! Go Rays! 
The Tampa Bay Rays showcased their firepower against the Oakland Athletics with a decisive 8-2 victory. Let's break down how it all unfolded:Jumping Out Early
[The first inning was a thrill for us Rays fans! Chandler Simpson got things rolling with a single, moving to second on an error by Tyler Soderstrom. Brandon Lowe then flied out to left, but Simpson's speed brought him to third. After a Yandy Díaz strikeout, Josh Lowe did what he does best and hit a ground-rule double, sending Simpson home! Junior Caminero followed up with a double of his own, and Jake Mangum kept the momentum going with an RBI single, ultimately scoring on a throwing error. By the end of the first, the Rays were leading 4-0. Piling on the Pressure
The second inning was no different, with Brandon Lowe crushing a homer to left-center after Simpson reached on an infield single. That made it 6-0 and things were certainly looking bright! Even though the Rays weren't able to score in the third, our pitchers did an excellent job of keeping the Athletics at bay until Lawrence Butler managed a solo homer in the bottom of the third.Steady Defense and Strong Offense
As we moved through the middle innings, our Rays continued dominating with strong pitching and stellar defense. Yandy Díaz stood out with a double in the fifth, though it ultimately didn't yield more runs that inning. Meanwhile, our bullpen was lights out, striking out batters left and right.Closing it Out in Style
After a quiet spell from the fourth to the eighth inning, the Rays erupted once more in the ninth. Junior Caminero hit a two-run homer after Josh Lowe made it to second on a fielder's choice. That blast to left field sealed the deal at 8-2. The Athletics attempted one last stand in the ninth, but thanks to Jax and Englert shutting them down, victory was ours!Overall, a magnificent display of skill, with our Rays showing their ability to capitalize on errors and maintain offensive pressure.
A well-earned win! Now, onto the next! Go Rays! Scoreboard for Rays @ Athletics (August 14th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 1 |