Jonny Gomes' two-run HR in 8th pushes Athletics past Rays
Jonny Gomes' two-run home run in the eighth inning lifted the Oakland Athletics to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Oakland Athletics
5
Tampa Bay Rays
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| TB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-4
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Play Result 5-4
L Scott doubled to left, R Roberts scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-4
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
J Gomes homered to left (412 feet), C Carter scored.
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Advancing On Force 5-3
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
D Norris doubled to deep left, J Donaldson scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
B Upton doubled to left, J Molina scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
J Keppinger hit sacrifice fly to center, B Zobrist scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
B Moss reached on infield single to first, C Carter scored, J Donaldson to third, D Norris to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-1
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
J Donaldson singled to left, Y Cespedes scored, C Carter to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-1
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
B Zobrist homered to right (397 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 5-4
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-4
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Play Result 5-4
M Joyce grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 5-4
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Strike Looking 5-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 5-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 5-4
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 5-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-4
M Joyce batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-4
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Play Result 5-4
B Upton grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 5-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 5-4
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 5-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-4
B Upton batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-4
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Play Result 5-4
D Jennings grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 5-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Swinging 5-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 5-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 5-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-4
D Jennings batting
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Play Result 5-4
S Fuld ran for L Scott.
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Lineup Change 5-4
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Lineup Change 5-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-4
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Play Result 5-4
L Scott doubled to left, R Roberts scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-4
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Double 5-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 5-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 5-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-3
L Scott batting
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Play Result 5-3
L Scott hit for J Molina.
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Lineup Change 5-3
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Lineup Change 5-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
R Roberts walked.
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Head to Head
OAK wins series 2-1
Injuries
Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
- Edwin Uceta Out
Oakland Athletics
- Gunnar Hoglund Out
- Justin Sterner Out
- Tyler Soderstrom Out
- Brent Rooker Out
- Max Muncy Out
Lineups
ConfirmedTB
Desmond JenningsLF8
B.J. UptonCF0
Matt JoyceRF7
Evan LongoriaDH3
Ben ZobristSS18
Jeff Keppinger3B7
Carlos Pena1B21
Ryan Roberts2B12
José MolinaC
Substitutes
Luke ScottPH30
Sam FuldPR23
OAK
Coco CrispCF4
Stephen DrewSS10
Yoenis CespedesLF52
Chris Carter1B48
Jonny GomesDH31
Josh Donaldson3B3
Derek NorrisC33
Brandon MossRF37
Adam Rosales2B32
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