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Tampa Bay Rays complete historic 9-0 West Coast road trip
The Tampa Bay Rays completed a historic nine-game, undefeated West Coast road trip with an 8-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics in West Sacramento, California. The win marks the second time in MLB history that an East Coast team has gone 9-0 on a trip to the West Coast, joining the 1977 Boston Red Sox.
Liam Hicks led the offensive effort with a three-run home run and finished the game 3-for-5. Drew Rasmussen earned his fifth consecutive win, pitching five efficient innings despite his scoreless streak ending at 22.2 innings. Other key contributors included Jonny DeLuca, who recorded three hits, and Yandy Diaz.
The Rays' performance included sweeping series in Colorado and Seattle before scoring 30 runs across three games against the Athletics. This victory also matched the franchise record for the longest road winning streak.
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Drew Rasmussen · Liam Hicks · Nick Martinez · Oakland Athletics · Tampa Bay Rays · Taylor Walls · West Sacramento
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Taylor Walls became the first switch-hitter for the Rays to homer from each side of the plate twice.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in ten innings. mix929.com · wixx.com · kfgo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nick Martinez pitched his first career nine-inning complete game. mix929.com · wixx.com · kfgo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Taylor Walls hit two home runs from each side of the plate.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Colorado Rockies defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2. mix929.com · wixx.com · kfgo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Rays tied a team record with six home runs in the game. mix929.com · wixx.com · kfgo.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Athletics 12-4 in West Sacramento. mix929.com · wixx.com · kfgo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Rays have improved to 8-0 on their nine-game road trip. mix929.com · wixx.com · kfgo.com