Rays complete 2nd 9-0 West Coast trip in MLB history with 8-4 win over Athletics
Summary
The Tampa Bay Rays finished a perfect 9-0 trip on the West Coast by beating the Oakland Athletics 8-4. This makes them only the second East Coast team in major league history to win nine straight games on a West Coast trip, joining the Boston Red Sox.Key Facts
- The Rays swept three games in Colorado, Seattle, and then three against Oakland, scoring 30 runs in the final series.
- Tampa Bay’s pitcher Drew Rasmussen won his fifth straight start, pitching five innings.
- Liam Hicks hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning and went 3 for 5 at bat.
- The Rays improved their road record to 33-28 with this win.
- Oakland’s pitcher Jack Perkins allowed seven runs and has lost seven of his last 11 starts.
- Tampa Bay’s 9-0 West Coast trip matches the longest road winning streak in the franchise’s history.
- The Boston Red Sox were the first East Coast team to accomplish a 9-0 West Coast trip back in 1977.
- The Rays are currently the best team in the American League.
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