mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Tampa Bay 6-5 Victors Over Athletics
Tampa Bay needed extra innings to claim victory on Thursday, scoring late against Oakland for a 6-5 final at Tropicana Field.
The Rays were a -160 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Richard Lovelady earned the victory for the Rays, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 1, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Isaac Paredes in the win.
Oakland's starting pitcher T.J. McFarland worked 0 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 3 hits from JJ Bleday in a losing cause.
Oakland outhit their counterparts 11-6 in the game.
Tampa Bay looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Baltimore. Oakland will aim to get back on the winning track at Atlanta.