Athletics lose 8-4 to Rays, completing series sweep

The Oakland Athletics fell 8-4 to the Tampa Bay Rays on August 12, 2026, at Sutter Health Park, completing a series sweep. Rays starter Drew Rasmussen limited the A's to four hits and two runs over five innings. The A's made a brief comeback, cutting a five-run deficit to two with home runs from Zack Gelof and Lawrence Butler. However, the Rays' Liam Hicks secured the win with a three-run homer against A's starter Jack Perkins, who allowed seven runs over five innings. The Athletics continue to struggle to find solutions after the loss.

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