ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Nick Martinez worked five efficient innings for his 15th win, Jonny DeLuca was 2 for 4 with an RBI double, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Athletics 4-3 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.

Mired in an uncomfortable slump that uncomfortably shortened their lead in the AL East, the Tampa Bay Rays were desperate for a victory. As he had done for much of the season, 36-year-old

A few hours after losing the first game of a day-night doubleheader to the New York Yankees, 2-0, at Yankee Stadium, the Tampa Bay Rays had a game to remember a few hours later.

Nick Martinez trabajó cinco entradas eficientes para lograr su 15.ª victoria, Jonny DeLuca se fue de 4-2 con un doble impulsor, y los Rays de Tampa Bay vencieron el miércoles 4-3 a los Atléticos para su quinta victoria consecutiva.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Martinez was ranked among MLB's top 2026-27 free agents after a career-best season. With Martinez set to hit MLB free agency this offseason, should the Rays re-sign the All-Star pitcher?

For the first time in years, the Tampa Bay Rays are the kings of the American League East Division again. With their 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, the Rays officially took the flag in the AL East.