Athletics swept by Rays, face Rangers next in key AL West series

The Oakland Athletics were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in their recent series, losing 12-4 in the finale on August 12, 2026. With this defeat, the Athletics' record stands at 47-74, placing them at the bottom of MLB alongside the Los Angeles Angels. The team now has an off day before facing the Texas Rangers, who are also under.500 and competing in the AL West. The Athletics will have an opportunity to play spoiler against division rivals as they finish out the season with several matchups against teams vying for playoff spots.

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