Rays vs Athletics starting pitchers
- Joey Estes for Oakland Athletics
- Shane Baz for Tampa Bay Rays
Rays vs Athletics statistics
| Stat |
Rays |
Athletics |
| Hits |
957 (27th) |
962 (26th) |
| Batting Average |
.232 (25th) |
.232 (26th) |
| Runs Batted In |
450 (28th) |
482 (24th) |
| Runs |
483 (28th) |
505 (25th) |
| Home Runs |
113 (28th) |
155 (7th) |
| Walks |
406 (9th) |
402 (11th) |
| Stolen Bases |
149 (4th) |
69 (21st) |
| Strikeouts |
1128 (8th) |
1155 (4th) |
| Pitches |
18695 (9th) |
17918 (23rd) |
Oakland Athletics recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/19/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
3-0 |
| 8/18/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
L |
4-2 F/10 |
| 8/17/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
W |
2-0 |
| 8/15/24 |
@ New York Mets |
W |
7-6 |
| 8/14/24 |
@ New York Mets |
L |
9-1 |
Tampa Bay Rays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/19/24 |
@ Oakland Athletics |
L |
3-0 |
| 8/18/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
W |
8-7 F/12 |
| 8/17/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
W |
6-1 |
| 8/16/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
W |
5-4 |
| 8/14/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
L |
2-1 F/10 |
Rays vs Athletics predictions
As the Tampa Bay Rays gear up for their next encounter with the Oakland Athletics, keep an eye on Yandy Diaz and Brandon Lowe. Diaz, with his solid .273 batting average, has been a consistent source of hits and RBIs for the Rays. His ability to get on base could play a crucial role in this matchup. On the flip side, Brandon Lowe brings power to the lineup with his team-leading 16 home runs. Given his knack for swinging for the fences, Lowe's performance could significantly sway the game's momentum in favor of Tampa Bay.
Turning attention to the Oakland Athletics, Brent Rooker is certainly someone to watch. Leading his team with a .289 batting average and an impressive 29 home runs, Rooker has been nothing short of a powerhouse. His ability to drive in runs, demonstrated by his tally of 83 RBIs, positions him as a key player who could make a pivotal impact in this game. Alongside him, Joey Estes will take the mound with a record that's been a mixed bag this season, but his strikeout rate suggests he can handle pressure and perhaps manage to keep the Rays' hitters at bay.
Assessing the strengths and current form of both teams, predicting a winner can be tricky, but the Rays seem to have a slight edge. Despite both teams showing inconsistency, Tampa Bay's ability to perform under pressure could tip the scales. If Diaz and Lowe can capitalize on their recent form and Estes struggles to contain Tampa's hitters, the Rays might just walk away with another win in this series. However, never count out the Athletics, especially with Rooker's bat in the lineup, which always has the potential to spark a game-changing inning.
Oakland Athletics injuries
- Esteury Ruiz (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Jacob Wilson (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Gerson Moreno (RP): Day-To-Day
- Austin Adams (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Tyler Soderstrom (1B): 10-Day-IL
Tampa Bay Rays injuries
- Ben Rortvedt (C): paternity
- Zack Littell (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Jacob Waguespack (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Pete Fairbanks (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Richie Palacios (2B): 10-Day-IL
Rays vs Athletics game info
| Venue |
Oakland Coliseum |
| Location |
Oakland, California |
| First pitch |
Tue 9:40 PM |
| Temperature |
61° |
| Chance of Rain |
1% |
