Athletics at Tampa Bay Rays Game Preview (June 30, 2025)

Monday, June 30th, 2025

The Oakland Athletics (34-52, fifth in the AL West) are set to face the Tampa Bay Rays (47-37, second in the AL East) on June 30, 2025, at 6:35 PM in Tampa, Florida.

This game marks the opening of a three-game series between the two teams.

Team Records and Performance

Tampa Bay holds a 27-23 record at home and a 47-37 record overall. The Rays have performed well in games where their offense is clicking, boasting a 37-14 record when recording at least eight hits.

The Athletics come into the series with a 34-52 overall record, including a 19-25 mark on the road. The Athletics are ninth in the majors with 104 total home runs this season, averaging 1.2 per game.

This is the first time these teams will meet during the current season.

Pitching Probables

The Athletics are expected to send Jacob Lopez (2-4, 3.56 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 55 strikeouts) to the mound.

Countering for the Rays will be Drew Rasmussen (7-5, 2.45 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 72 strikeouts).

Betting Information

Current odds favor the Rays at -191, with the Athletics listed at +158. The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.

Key Players

Tampa Bay Rays

Junior Caminero has been a key offensive threat for the Rays, with 17 doubles, 20 home runs, and 51 RBI this season. Brandon Lowe has been hot recently, going 13 for 36 with four home runs and 10 RBI over the past 10 games.

Athletics

Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with a .338 batting average, adding 15 doubles, nine home runs, 19 walks, and 40 RBI. Nick Kurtz has also performed well in the last 10 games, batting 10 for 37 with four home runs and 11 RBI.

Recent Form

In their last 10 games, the Rays hold a 6-4 record with a .298 batting average and a 5.42 ERA, having outscored opponents by three runs.

The Athletics have a 4-6 record over their last 10 contests, posting a .216 batting average and a 4.34 ERA, while being outscored by 14 runs.

Injury Report

Tampa Bay Rays Injuries

Manuel Rodriguez: 15-Day IL (forearm), Jonny Deluca: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ha-Seong Kim: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Hunter Bigge: 15-Day IL (lat), Shane McClanahan: 60-Day IL (tricep), Richie Palacios: 10-Day IL (knee), Alex Faedo: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Nathan Lavender: 60-Day IL (elbow).

Athletics Injuries

Austin Wynns: day-to-day (undisclosed), Gunnar Hoglund: 60-Day IL (hip), Grant Holman: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Shea Langeliers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Miguel Andujar: 10-Day IL (oblique), Zack Gelof: 60-Day IL (hand), Jose Leclerc: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brady Basso: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ken Waldichuk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Medina: 60-Day IL (elbow).

In summary

This article previews the MLB game between the Oakland Athletics and the Tampa Bay Rays scheduled for June 30, 2025, at 6:35 PM in Tampa, Florida. It covers the teams' current records and standings, the expected starting pitchers (Jacob Lopez for the Athletics and Drew Rasmussen for the Rays), betting odds, key offensive performers for both sides (Junior Caminero and Brandon Lowe for the Rays; Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz for the Athletics), recent team performance over the last 10 games, and a list of current player injuries for each team. The game marks the start of a three-game series.

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