The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Oakland Athletics 1-0, evening their four-game series. Shane Baz earned his first win in two years, pitching seven and two-thirds shutout innings, while Jose Siri's eighth-inning solo home run provided the sole run. This victory marks the Rays' effort to reach a .500 record, having struggled earlier in the season. The Athletics, on the other hand, have shown resilience with a recent strong performance, holding a 7-3 record in their last ten games. Despite some criticism regarding umpiring decisions in previous games, both teams look to capitalize on their strengths as they continue their series. The next game is scheduled for Wednesday night.