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Athletics vs. Rays game thread

The Oakland Athletics will be looking to get back on track Saturday when they continue their road trip against the Tampa Bay Rays. The A’s allowed five home runs in Friday’s opener on their way to a 9-5 loss. The Rays at 7-0, are the majors’ last undefeated team. Shintaro Fujinami will make his second career start for Oakland while Tampa will go with lefty Jeffrey Springs.

With a left-hander on the mound, Tony Kemp is out of the lineup for Saturday’s game. Esteury Ruiz will lead off and will be followed by Aledmys Diaz who will play second.