Tampa Bay Rays Achieve Rare 9-0 West Coast Road Trip
The Tampa Bay Rays completed a historic 9-0 West Coast road trip with an 8-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics in West Sacramento, California. This marks the second time in MLB history an East Coast team has achieved this feat,…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 12, 2026 —
The Tampa Bay Rays have concluded a remarkable 9-0 road trip through the West Coast, a rare accomplishment in Major League Baseball history. The team secured their ninth consecutive victory with an 8-4 defeat of the Oakland Athletics in West Sacramento, California.
This historic sweep marks only the second time in MLB history that an East Coast team has gone undefeated on a 9-0 or better road trip to the West Coast. The Boston Red Sox were the first to achieve this feat in 1977.
Key to the Rays’ victory over the Athletics was a three-run home run hit by Liam Hicks. Pitcher Drew Rasmussen was credited with the win, solidifying the team’s dominant performance during the extended road stretch.
The successful trip adds a significant chapter to the Rays’ season, demonstrating a strong performance against West Coast competition. The team’s ability to maintain such a high level of play across multiple cities and opponents highlights their consistency and resilience.
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