How to Watch Rays vs. Athletics: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 22
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Aug. 22, 2024 3:22 p.m. ET
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The Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics will play on Thursday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, at 3:37 p.m. ET, with Christopher Morel and JJ Bleday among those expected to deliver at the plate.
Here is everything you need to know to watch the Rays vs. Athletics matchup.
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Rays vs. Athletics Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 3:37 p.m. ET
- Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
- TV: Watch on NBCS-CA
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Learn more about the Tampa Bay Rays vs. the Oakland Athletics on FOX Sports!
Rays vs. Athletics Prediction
- Score Prediction: Athletics 5, Rays 4
- Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Rays 52%, Athletics 48%
Rays vs. Athletics Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2024 | Rays | -1.5 | 7.5 | -134 | +113 | 4-2 TB |
| 8/20/2024 | Rays | -1.5 | 7.5 | -121 | +102 | 1-0 TB |
| 8/19/2024 | Rays | -1.5 | 7.5 | -122 | +102 | 3-0 OAK |
| 5/30/2024 | Rays | -1.5 | 8.5 | -161 | +135 | 6-5 TB |
| 5/29/2024 | Rays | -1.5 | 8 | -184 | +153 | 4-3 TB |
| 5/28/2024 | Rays | -1.5 | 7.5 | -175 | +146 | 3-0 OAK |
| 6/15/2023 | Rays | -1.5 | 8.5 | -205 | +173 | 4-3 TB |
| 6/14/2023 | Rays | -1.5 | 8 | -283 | +234 | 6-3 TB |
| 6/13/2023 | Rays | -1.5 | 9 | -213 | +179 | 2-1 OAK |
| 6/12/2023 | Rays | -1.5 | 8.5 | -269 | +218 | 4-3 OAK |
Rays Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 3 |
| HR | 5 |
| ERA | 2.42 |
| K/9 | 8.9 |
Rays Player Insights
- Yandy Diaz leads the Rays in runs batted in (55) and has accumulated a team-high batting average of .275.
- Diaz's home runs place him 159th in the majors, and he ranks 78th in RBI.
- Diaz brings a hitting streak of three games into this matchup. In his last five games he is hitting .438 with three doubles, a walk and three RBI.
- Morel has hit 20 home runs to lead his team.
- Morel ranks 34th in homers in the majors, and 85th in RBI.
- Brandon Lowe has 15 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs and 29 walks while hitting .244.
- Jose Caballero is batting .234 with 20 doubles, a triple, eight home runs and 23 walks.
Rays Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 17 | Diamondbacks | W 6-1 | Jeffrey Springs vs Zac Gallen |
| August 18 | Diamondbacks | W 8-7 | Drew Rasmussen vs Merrill Kelly |
| August 19 | @ Athletics | L 3-0 | Taj Bradley vs Joseph Boyle |
| August 20 | @ Athletics | W 1-0 | Shane Baz vs Joey Estes |
| August 21 | @ Athletics | W 4-2 | Ryan Pepiot vs Mitch Spence |
| August 22 | @ Athletics | - | Jeffrey Springs vs Osvaldo Bido |
| August 23 | @ Dodgers | - | Taj Bradley vs Bobby Miller |
| August 24 | @ Dodgers | - | Taj Bradley vs Clayton Kershaw |
| August 25 | @ Dodgers | - | Shane Baz vs Gavin Stone |
| August 26 | @ Mariners | - | Ryan Pepiot vs Bryce Miller |
| August 27 | @ Mariners | - | Jeffrey Springs vs Logan Gilbert |
Learn more about this Rays vs. Athletics matchup on Fox Sports.
Athletics Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.5 |
| HR | 7 |
| ERA | 3.10 |
| K/9 | 9.4 |
Athletics Player Insights
- Brent Rooker leads the squad with a batting average of .286, while leading the Athletics in home runs, with 29 and runs batted in with 84.
- Among all hitters in the majors, Rooker ranks ninth in homers and 12th in RBI.
- Bleday is hitting .243 with 33 doubles, four triples, 17 home runs and 53 walks.
- Bleday ranks 72nd overall in homers and 112th in RBI this season.
- Shea Langeliers is batting .227 with 15 doubles, two triples, 22 home runs and 32 walks.
- Lawrence Butler is batting .238 with 16 doubles, two triples, 13 home runs and 27 walks.
Athletics Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 17 | Giants | W 2-0 | Osvaldo Bido vs Hayden Birdsong |
| August 18 | Giants | L 4-2 | JP Sears vs Blake Snell |
| August 19 | Rays | W 3-0 | Joseph Boyle vs Taj Bradley |
| August 20 | Rays | L 1-0 | Joey Estes vs Shane Baz |
| August 21 | Rays | L 4-2 | Mitch Spence vs Ryan Pepiot |
| August 22 | Rays | - | Osvaldo Bido vs Jeffrey Springs |
| August 23 | Brewers | - | JP Sears vs Aaron Civale |
| August 24 | Brewers | - | Joseph Boyle vs Colin Rea |
| August 25 | Brewers | - | Joey Estes vs Frankie Montás |
| August 27 | @ Reds | - | Mitch Spence vs Nick Martínez |
| August 28 | @ Reds | - | Osvaldo Bido vs Nick Lodolo |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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