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Tampa Bay Rays vs Oakland Athletics Wrap - Oakland Wins 6-3

Oakland shook off a 11-strikeout performance by Tyler Glasnow and still managed to post a 6-3 victory over the Rays on Saturday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Oakland won as a +110 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 7.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Frankie Montas earned the victory for the Athletics, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Seth Brown in the win.

Tampa Bay's starting pitcher Hunter Strickland worked 1.1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Randy Arozarena in a losing cause.

The battle of the bats favored Tampa Bay as they had 6 hits, while Oakland only had 10.

Lou Trivino pitched the final 1.1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.