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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade

Tampa Bay Rays finish 9-0 West Coast road trip with 8-4 victory over Athletics

The Tampa Bay Rays completed a 9-0 road trip against West Coast opponents by defeating the Oakland Athletics 8-4 on Wednesday. This performance marks the second time in Major League Baseball history that an East Coast team has achieved a perfect 9-0 record on a West Coast trip.

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Why It Matters

This result impacts the Tampa Bay Rays' standing as the American League's top-performing team during the 2023 season.

Key Facts

  • The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Oakland Athletics 8-4 on Wednesday.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays finished a 9-0 road trip on the West Coast.
  • This is the second time in MLB history an East Coast team has gone 9-0 on a West Coast trip.
  • Liam Hicks hit a three-run home run during the game.
  • Drew Rasmussen served as the starting pitcher for the Rays.

Who's Mentioned

organizationBoston Red Sox“MLB team compared to the Rays”organizationOakland Athletics“Major League Baseball team”personLawrence Butler“Athletics player”personDrew Rasmussen“Rays pitcher”organizationTampa Bay Rays“Major League Baseball team”personCarlos Cortes“Athletics player”personYandy Díaz“Rays player”personJunior Caminero“Rays player”personJack Perkins“Athletics pitcher”personCedric Mullins“Rays player”personZack Gelof“Athletics player”personRichie Palacios“Rays player”personJonny DeLuca“Rays player”personJonathan Aranda“Rays player”personLiam Hicks“Rays player who hit a three-run homer”