Rays secure fifth straight win, top Athletics 4-3 in St. Petersburg
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Wednesday night in St. Petersburg, marking their fifth consecutive victory. Nick Martinez earned his 15th win, pitching five innings while allowing five hits and striking out three. The Rays jumped ahead early with a 2-0 lead in the first inning, thanks to run-scoring doubles from Jonny DeLuca and Chandler Simpson. The Athletics responded with two home runs in the third inning from Tommy White and Henry Bolte. The Rays extended their lead in the AL East to 4.5 games over the Yankees and had already secured a postseason berth last week. The two teams continue their series on Thursday, with Jeffrey Springs starting for the Athletics and Drew Rasmussen pitching for the Rays.
- •Nick Martinez improves to 15-4 after five innings of work.
- •Rays lead the AL East by 4.5 games over the Yankees.
- •Jonny DeLuca contributes with 2-for-4 performance and an RBI double.
- •Tommy White and Henry Bolte homer for the Athletics.
- •Jeffrey Springs and Drew Rasmussen set to start in Thursday's matchup.
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Martinez gets 15th win as Rays beat Athletics 4-3 for 5th straight victory
"Nick Martinez worked five efficient innings for his 15th win, Jonny DeLuca was 2 for 4 with an RBI double, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Athletics 4-3 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight win. The Rays (92-59) extended their lead in the AL East to 4 1/2 games over the Yankees. Tampa Bay secured a postseason berth last week, the first team in the majors to do so.
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