Worlds collide for Emilio Pagán as Athletics visit Rays

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Emilio Pagan throws during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)ST. PETERSBURG — Emilio Pagán is on his third club in as many years, and this week he gets to welcome former Oakland teammates to his newest home in Tampa Bay.

Pagán is off to a scorching start with the Rays, posting a 0.82 ERA over 22 innings of work. The hard-throwing right-hander has surrendered only 12 hits and five walks to opposing hitters this season. Pagán attributes his success with the Rays to pitching in good matchups against opposing hitters.

“The communication here is really good,” Pagán said. “They…