Rays Come Out Swinging To Beat A’s 8-2, End Long Stretch

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Tampa Bay Rays v Oakland AthleticsOAKLAND, CA - JUNE 23: Jurickson Profar #23 of the Oakland Athletics reacts after a called third strike by umpire Jim Reynolds #77 in front of Mike Zunino #10 of the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning at the Ring Central Coliseum on June 23, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Oakland Athletics 8-2. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v Oakland AthleticsOAKLAND, CA - JUNE 23: Austin Meadows #17 of the Tampa Bay Rays catches a fly ball hit off the bat of Josh Phegley (not pictured) of the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning at the Ring Central Coliseum on June 23, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Oakland Athletics 8-2. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v Oakland AthleticsOAKLAND, CA - JUNE 23: Austin Meadows #17 of the Tampa Bay Rays hits a three run double against the Oakland Athletics during the fourth inning at the Ring Central Coliseum on June 23, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Oakland Athletics 8-2. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v Oakland AthleticsOAKLAND, CA - JUNE 23: Jurickson Profar #23 of the Oakland Athletics completes a double play around Avisail Garcia #24 of the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning at the Ring Central Coliseum on June 23, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Oakland Athletics 8-2. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v Oakland AthleticsOAKLAND, CA - JUNE 23: Brett Anderson #30 of the Oakland Athletics is relieved by manager Bob Melvin #6 during the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at the Ring Central Coliseum on June 23, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Oakland Athletics 8-2. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v Oakland AthleticsOAKLAND, CA - JUNE 23: Austin Meadows #17 of the Tampa Bay Rays is tagged out at home plate by Josh Phegley #19 of the Oakland Athletics in front of umpire Jim Reynolds #77 during the third inning at Ring Central Coliseum on June 23, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v Oakland AthleticsOAKLAND, CA - JUNE 23: Travis d'Arnaud #37 of the Tampa Bay Rays rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run off of Brett Anderson #30 of the Oakland Athletics during the third inning at Ring Central Coliseum on June 23, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v Oakland AthleticsOAKLAND, CA - JUNE 23: Mark Canha #20 of the Oakland Athletics scores a run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning at Ring Central Coliseum on June 23, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v Oakland AthleticsOAKLAND, CA - JUNE 23: Josh Phegley #19 of the Oakland Athletics hits a single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning at Ring Central Coliseum on June 23, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v Oakland AthleticsOAKLAND, CA - JUNE 23: Ryne Stanek #55 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at Ring Central Coliseum on June 23, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v Oakland AthleticsOAKLAND, CA - JUNE 23: Brett Anderson #30 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Ring Central Coliseum on June 23, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)