Athletic's Three-Year Home Series Losing Streak Broken by Rays in 8-2 Victory on the Road
In a thrilling game on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the Tampa Bay Rays emerged victorious against the Oakland Athletics, with a final score of 8-2.
Key Moments:
The game was marked by impressive performances from Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero. Lowe hit a two-run home run in the second inning, extending the Rays' lead to 6-0. Caminero followed suit in the ninth inning with another two-run homer.
However, a significant moment came in the third inning when Lawrence Butler hit a two-run home run, ending Rays' pitcher Drew Rasmussen's American League (AL)-best scoreless streak at 17 1/3 innings.
Statistics:
The Rays' offense was strong, with Lowe's home run being his 24th of the season. Josh Lowe, Jake Mangum, and Junior Caminero also contributed with RBIs.
On the pitching front, Rasmussen (10-5) pitched effectively for the Rays, while Athletics starter J.T. Ginn struggled, allowing six hits and six runs in just two innings.
Series Outcome:
The victory marked a notable achievement for the Rays, as it was their first road series win against the A's since May 2-4, 2022.
The Rays will be heading to San Francisco for their next game.
This game saw some impressive performances and significant milestones, making it an exciting addition to the 2025 baseball season.
The Tampa Bay Rays' victory on August 13, 2025, against the Oakland Athletics, marked by Brandon Lowe's 24th home run, was a notable win, ending a 17 1/3 inning scoreless streak by the Rays' pitcher Drew Rasmussen. This win, their first road series victory against the A's since May 2022, was a significant event covered by sports news, especially in the Major League Baseball (MLB) law.
