Osvaldo Bido Leads Athletics to Victory

— In a strong performance, Osvaldo Bido led the Oakland Athletics to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, marking his third consecutive win. Bido struck out six batters over five innings, allowing just one run and two hits, while matching the longest winning streak by an A’s starting pitcher this season. His success comes as he has made mechanical adjustments to his delivery, boosting his confidence on the mound, according to A’s manager Mark Kotsay. The Athletics' offense was bolstered by Lawrence Butler, Miguel Andujar, and Darell Hernaiz, each contributing two hits. The team capitalized on a shaky outing from Rays starter Jeffrey Springs, who allowed three runs and seven hits in just 3 1/3 innings. The A’s scored twice in the second inning, with Butler and Tyler Nevin starting the rally through back-to-back singles, followed by a sacrifice fly from Zack Gelof and an RBI double from Hernaiz. Bido's performance extended his scoreless streak to 18 innings before José Caballero's RBI double in the fourth inning broke the silence. Mason Miller closed the game with his 20th save, ranking third among rookies in franchise history. Meanwhile, the Rays have yet to announce a starter for their upcoming game against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, as they look to bounce back from this defeat. With this win, the Athletics managed to split the four-game series against the Rays, showcasing their potential as they continue to build momentum in the season.