Mengden dominates Rays to help A's avoid four-game sweep
Daniel Mengden allowed three runs over eight innings and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Thursday to avoid a four-game sweep.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Tampa Bay Rays
3
Oakland Athletics
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| OAK | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
Oakland Coliseum · 12,070 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/27/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/26/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-10 | MLB |
| 10/24/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 4-5 | MLB |
| 10/23/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
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Play Result 3-7
Arroyo doubled to left, Ramos scored, Miller to third.
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Advancing On Force 3-7
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Ramos doubled to deep right, Cron and Wendle scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-7
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Advancing On Play 1-7
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-7
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Play Result 0-7
Joyce homered to right center (373 feet), Piscotty scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-7
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Foul Out 0-5
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Chapman homered to left center (404 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Olson homered to right (475 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-3
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Canha singled to center, Piscotty scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-3
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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End Inning 3-7
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
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Play Result 3-7
Field popped out to shortstop.
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Pop Out 3-7
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-7
Field batting
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Play Result 3-7
Treinen relieved Lucas.
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Lineup Change 3-7
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Lineup Change 3-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
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Play Result 3-7
Arroyo doubled to left, Ramos scored, Miller to third.
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Advancing On Force 3-7
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Advancing On Force 3-7
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Double 2-7
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Swinging 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Arroyo batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Refsnyder struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 6: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Refsnyder batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Miller walked.
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Miller batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Robertson struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Robertson batting
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Head to Head
Injuries
Oakland Athletics
- Gunnar Hoglund Out
- Justin Sterner Out
- Tyler Soderstrom Out
- Brent Rooker Out
- Max Muncy Out
Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
- Edwin Uceta Out
Lineups
ConfirmedOAK
Matt JoyceLF7
Jed Lowrie2B8
Matt Olson1B28
Khris DavisDH11
Matt Chapman3B26
Chad PinderSS9
Bruce MaxwellC60
Stephen PiscottyRF26
Mark CanhaCF33
TB
Mallex SmithCF21
C.J. CronDH28
Joey Wendle2B18
Wilson RamosC40
Daniel RobertsonSS26
Brad Miller1B15
Rob RefsnyderLF30
Christian Arroyo3B28
Johnny FieldRF82
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