In Oakland, Osvaldo Bido led the Athletics to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays with an impressive pitching performance, striking out six batters in five innings. Bido has now won his third consecutive start, showcasing his skill as one of the A’s top pitchers. Lawrence Butler, Miguel Andujar, and Darell Hernaiz all contributed with two hits each, helping Oakland split the four-game series with the Rays.

Bido, with a record of 5-3, delivered a stellar performance by allowing only one run and two hits during his time on the mound. He managed to retire nine straight batters after initially walking two, extending his scoreless streak to 18 innings until José Caballero’s RBI double in the fourth inning. The A’s bullpen supported Bido’s efforts, pitching four scoreless innings, with Mason Miller closing the game out and securing his 20th save of the season.

The Rays saw Christopher Morel and Kameron Misner contribute offensively, with Morel collecting two hits and Misner notching his first career major league hit. On the other side, the A’s scored twice in the second inning against Rays’ starter Jeffrey Springs. Zack Gelof’s sacrifice fly and Darell Hernaiz’s RBI double helped Oakland take the lead early in the game.

Jeffrey Springs had a tough outing for the Rays, lasting only 3 1/3 innings and giving up three runs on seven hits. The left-hander, who underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2023, has struggled to secure a road win since September 2022.

Looking ahead, the Rays anticipate catcher Ben Rortvedt’s return from the paternity list to bolster their lineup for the upcoming series in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, the Athletics will send LHP JP Sears to the mound to face the Milwaukee Brewers in a three-game home series, with Sears riding a streak of pitching at least seven innings in his last four starts, a feat not seen for the franchise since 2015.