The Rays dropped the series opener against the Oakland Athletics last night, 2-1. With Michael Wacha on the mound opposing A’s starter Frankie Montas, the Rays are looking to even the second game of the four-game series at home.
On the very first pitch the Rays offense saw tonight, leadoff hitter Kevin Kiermaier hit a triple to right field after a scoreless top of the first. A fielding error by A’s third baseman Vimael Machin allowed Randy Arozarena to get on base, but more importantly, plate the game’s first run.
Oakland tied the game up in the top of the second after loading the bases on three consecutive singles.