Rays vs Athletics starting pitchers
- Mitch Spence for Oakland Athletics
- Ryan Pepiot for Tampa Bay Rays
Rays vs Athletics statistics
| Stat |
Rays |
Athletics |
| Hits |
960 (27th) |
965 (26th) |
| Batting Average |
.231 (26th) |
.231 (27th) |
| Runs Batted In |
451 (28th) |
482 (25th) |
| Runs |
484 (28th) |
505 (Tied-25th) |
| Home Runs |
114 (Tied-27th) |
155 (Tied-7th) |
| Walks |
407 (10th) |
405 (11th) |
| Stolen Bases |
149 (4th) |
69 (21st) |
| Strikeouts |
1134 (8th) |
1160 (5th) |
| Pitches |
18796 (9th) |
18019 (23rd) |
Oakland Athletics recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/20/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
1-0 |
| 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 |
Tampa Bay Rays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/20/24 |
@ Oakland Athletics |
W |
1-0 |
| 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 |
Rays vs Athletics predictions
Fans of the Tampa Bay Rays have good reason to keep an eye on Brandon Lowe in the upcoming clash with the Oakland Athletics. Lowe's knack for connecting with the ball could make a significant difference, especially since his double potential in the stats has been consistently impressive. Then there's Josh Lowe, no relation, whose blend of speed and bat skill might just turn the bases into a blur, not to mention his solid RBI numbers. Ryan Pepiot is the probable starter on the mound, showing a promising season so far; his command of the strike zone should keep Athletics’ hitters on their toes.
Switching gears to the Oakland Athletics, Migual Andujar is one player who can potentially make waves. Known for his ability to hit singles and doubles, Andujar’s performance at the plate will be crucial for setting up scoring opportunities. Then there's Seth Brown, whose power at bat could see the ball sailing out of the park or into the gaps for extra bases. His critical RBI numbers might indeed prove pivotal. Starter Mitch Spencer will need all his guile to navigate through a dynamic Rays lineup, bringing his season’s experience into this game to try and notch a win.
Considering the collective strengths and challenges of each team along with the season's stats, this game teeters on the edge of excitement. Despite the Athletics' best efforts and the firepower they bring, the Tampa Bay Rays come across as the more balanced team on paper, especially with their strong pitching setup with Pepiot leading the charge. My nod goes towards the Rays clinching this one, assuming they leverage their strategic advantages and maintain pressure on Oakland’s hitters throughout the game.
Oakland Athletics injuries
- Esteury Ruiz (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Gerson Moreno (RP): Day-To-Day
- Jacob Wilson (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Austin Adams (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Scott Alexander (RP): 15-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 |
Wed 9:40 PM |
| Temperature |
63° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
