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Rays Clinch 2019 MLB Playoff Spot, Will Play A's in AL Wild Card Game

The Tampa Bay Rays will return to the American League postseason for the first time since 2013 after their 6-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.

Tampa Bay will face the Oakland Athletics, who also clinched a playoff berth Friday, in the AL Wild Card Game on Wednesday.

The location of the game is unknown, but the 96-63 A's will host it if they finish tied with or better than the 96-64 Rays. Oakland won their regular-season series 4-3. The A's are visiting the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.