Rays complete 2nd 9-0 West Coast trip in MLB history with 8-4 win over Athletics
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The AL-best Tampa Bay Rays became the second East Coast team in major league history to go 9-0 on a West Coast trip, beating…
The AL-leading Tampa Bay Rays completed their second 9-0 West Coast trip in Major League Baseball history with an 8-4 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday in West Sacramento, California. The Rays were led by a three-run homer from Liam Hicks and a solid start by Drew Rasmussen. This achievement makes the Rays the 13th team since 1900 to go 9-0 on any trip, and they set the longest road winning streak in franchise history.
The Rays' success follows a three-game sweep of Colorado and Seattle, where they scored a combined 30 runs in their wins. Their performance ties them with the Boston Red Sox, who achieved a similar feat in 1977. Rasmussen, who had a scoreless streak of 22 2/3 innings, ended it in the third inning, but he completed five efficient innings to secure his fifth straight victory.
Despite the Athletics' struggles, with Lawrence Butler and Zack Gelof contributing 13 homers each, the Rays improved their road record to 33-28.
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