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Oakland Athletics vs Tampa Bay Rays August 13th 2025
The Tampa Bay Rays will visit the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, CA. The game is set for Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 10:05 PM. The Rays, led by manager Kevin Cash, have a record of 58-62 and are fourth in the AL East.
The Athletics, managed by Mark Kotsay, hold a 53-68 record and are fifth in the AL West. The weather forecast predicts a very hot day with a light breeze and a few clouds. The game will be broadcast on NSPCA.
Rays vs Athletics Key Information
- Sport: Baseball
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Athletics
- Venue: Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, CA
- Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
- Betting Odds: Rays Moneyline -131, Athletics Moneyline +112
The Rays Can Win If…
The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off a 7-4 win against the Athletics. They had an impressive 15 hits with three home runs. Junior Caminero stood out with a home run, while Brandon Lowe also added a home run and two RBIs.
The Rays have a batting average of .252, ranking 6th in the league. They lead the league in stolen bases with 151, showing their speed on the bases. Their pitching is also strong, with a team ERA of 3.91 and a batting average against of .237.
Drew Rasmussen is set to start for the Rays with a solid ERA of 2.66. His WHIP of 1.00 indicates he keeps runners off the bases. With the Rays’ balanced hitting and pitching, they have a good chance to win this game.
The Athletics Can Win If…
The Athletics are looking to bounce back after a 7-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Shea Langeliers had a strong performance with a home run and three hits. Tyler Soderstrom also contributed with a home run and three RBIs, showing their ability to produce runs.
Offensively, the Athletics have been solid, ranking fifth in batting average and slugging percentage. They have hit 165 home runs, placing them sixth in the league. Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers lead the team with their consistent hitting, both having over 20 home runs this season.
Pitching will be key for the Athletics, with J.T. Ginn starting on the mound. Ginn has shown the ability to strike out batters, as seen in his recent game against the Orioles where he recorded nine strikeouts. With solid defense and timely hitting, the Athletics have the tools to secure a win.
The Lean
The Rays are favored with a moneyline of -131, while the Athletics are at +112. The Rays have a stronger batting average and pitching stats. My model projects the Rays to win with a score of 6-4. Based on these factors, the recommendation is to pick the Rays to win straight up.
The total for the game is set at 9.5, with the over at -108 and the under at -113. Given the projected score of 6-4, the total points to 10 runs. This suggests taking the over, as both teams have shown the ability to score and allow runs this season.
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A’s Look to Continue ‘Good Baseball’ in Finale vs. Rays
The Oakland Athletics don’t always resemble a team sitting in last place, but they’ve been playing some of their best baseball of the season. Oakland will aim for its 13th win in 19 games when it wraps up a three-game set against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night in West Sacramento, Calif.
The series is tied after Tampa Bay claimed a 7-4 win in the opener before Oakland responded with a 6-0 shutout on Tuesday. Left-hander Jacob Lopez extended his scoreless streak to 24 innings, while Lawrence Butler, Colby Thomas, and Tyler Soderstrom powered the offense. Butler and Thomas each collected two hits and two RBIs, and Soderstrom added two hits and scored twice.
Athletics Recent Surge
| Stat | Last 18 Games |
|---|---|
| Record | 12-6 |
| Runs Scored | 97 |
| Shutouts Pitched | 2 |
Butler’s multi-hit game was his first since homering twice against Atlanta on July 8. Thomas, who is filling in for injured outfielder Denzel Clarke, raised his batting average to .200 after hitting .291 with 18 homers at Triple-A Las Vegas. “Once you get settled in, everything slows down and you can get back to playing your game,” Thomas said.
The Rays’ bats were quiet on Tuesday, managing only four hits in their 11th shutout loss of the season. Newly acquired catcher Nick Fortes is expected to see plenty of playing time but has struggled at the plate, going just 2-for-22 with Tampa Bay.
Probable Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | Team | W-L | ERA | Last Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Rasmussen | Rays | 9-5 | 2.66 | 6 IP, 0 ER vs. SEA |
| J.T. Ginn | Athletics | 2-4 | 4.39 | 5 IP, 3 ER vs. BAL |
Drew Rasmussen will look for his third straight scoreless start after tossing six shutout innings against Seattle last Friday. In four career appearances against Oakland, he’s 2-0 with a 2.81 ERA. J.T. Ginn counters for the A’s, coming off a career-high nine-strikeout performance in a loss to Baltimore. Ginn has excelled in relief against Tampa Bay, retiring all 11 batters he faced in a June 30 outing earlier this season.
The A’s will try to build on their hot stretch, while the Rays are desperate to reverse a slide that has seen them lose 16 of their last 22 games.
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