Game Overview
- Time: 10:05 PM ET
- Venue: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
- Series: Tied 1–1 after Oakland’s 6–0 win Tuesday
- Season Series: Athletics lead 3–2
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | Drew Rasmussen | 9–5 | 2.66 | 1.00 | 97 |
| Athletics | J.T. Ginn | 2–4 | 4.39 | 1.24 | 58 |
- Rasmussen has been a consistent ace for Tampa Bay, with elite control and strikeout ability.
- Ginn is looking to build on recent momentum and keep the Rays’ bats quiet.
Recent Form
| Team | Last 10 Games | Batting Avg | ERA | Run Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 5–5 | .282 | 3.68 | +18 |
| Rays | 4–6 | .219 | 4.13 | –8 |
- Oakland’s offense is heating up, while Tampa Bay has struggled on their West Coast swing.
Key Players to Watch
Athletics
- Shea Langeliers: 21 doubles, 24 HR, 53 RBI
- Tyler Soderstrom: 11-for-34, 3 HR in last 10 games
- Brent Rooker: 24 HR, top 20 in MLB
Tampa Bay Rays
- Junior Caminero: 33 HR, 81 RBI — top 10 in both categories
- Brandon Lowe: .276 AVG, 23 HR; hitting .316 with 4 HR in last 5 games
- Chandler Simpson: .298 AVG, 4-game hitting streak
Injury Report
Athletics: Luis Severino, Max Muncy, Jose Leclerc, Luis Medina among 9+ players on IL
Rays: Shane McClanahan, Taylor Walls, Richie Palacios, and 7 others sidelined
Game Odds
Tampa Bay Rays – 134
Athletics 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, August 12, 2025
