The Rays struggled to find momentum early in the game, with their batters consistently falling victim to Lopez's commanding presence on the mound. Tampa Bay's first three innings were marked by strikeouts and weak contact, as Lopez efficiently shut down any potential threats. The Athletics, on the other hand, managed to chip away at Baz's pitching with timely hits, including Thomas's clutch double in the second inning that brought Soderstrom home for an early lead. 

As the game progressed, the Athletics capitalized on errors and wild pitches by the Rays to extend their advantage. A pivotal moment came in the fourth inning when Butler scored on a catching error by Fortes, followed by Soderstrom's double that drove in another run. Tampa Bay's bats briefly showed signs of life in the fourth inning with a pair of singles from Lowe and Díaz, but they ultimately failed to convert these hits into runs. The Athletics' defense proved impenetrable, consistently shutting down Tampa Bay's attempts to rally. 

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