Late Siri Homer Provides Game’s Only Run as Rays’ Baz Beats A’s for First Win in Two Years

Jose Siri of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after hitting an eighth-inning homer for the game's only run against the Oakland A's in Oakland, Calif., on Aug. 20, 2024. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo

OAKLAND, Calif.— Jose Siri homered with two outs in the eighth inning to break up a scoreless pitchers’ duel and help Shane Baz earn his first victory in more than two years as the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Oakland Athletics 1–0 on Tuesday night.

Baz (1–2) allowed three hits, struck out four, and walked three over a career-best 7 2/3 innings to win for the first time since July 3, 2022, at Toronto. The right-hander missed the 2023 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery.