By Matthew T.F. Harrington

AP photo: Oakland A’s Coco Crisp hits a single to break a 0-0 deadlock in the 13th to score Ryon Healy for the walk off victory on Friday night at the Oakland Coliseum

OAKLAND, Calif. –July 22nd is a very good day for Coco Crisp. Four years to the date since he singled home Derek Norris to sweep a four game series against the Yankees, Crisp delivered again, sending the Oakland A’s (43-54) to a 1-0 13th inning walk-off win over the Tampa Bay Rays (38-58). Ryon Healey scored the lone run, with starters Sean Manaea and Tampa’s Jake Odorizzi each going eight scoreless innings but settling for the no decision in a quick-paced pitcher’s duel.

“Odorizzi pitched a hell of a game,” said Manaea of his foe. “It was pretty easy to have everything going, not having much time in the dugout. You didn’t really have time to think.”

The rookie Healey opened the bottom of the 13th by lacing a Dylan Floro (0-1, 4.15 ERA) offering down the line in left field for the game’s only extra base-hit, a double. Marcus Semien, opening the game on the bench after starting the first 94 games of the season, couldn’t advance Healey after striking out. Crisp delivered in the clutch though, driving the ball through the left side of the infield to bring Healey home from second for the win.

“Everybody was ready to get out of there,” said Crisp. “Both teams, the pitchers, hitters, everybody wanted the next day to come about. We didn’t want to be out here all day.”

Oakland nearly scored in the 11th inning, loading the bases while facing three different relievers. After reliever Enny Romero walked Reddick to load the bags with two outs but Khris Davis swung at the newly inserted Kevin Kepsen’s first pitch for a rally ending ground ball.

Despite picking up the win, not getting Manaea the win after his stellar outing was a minor disappointment for the A’s. Manaea pieced together his best start of his career, going eight innings with five hits, seven strikeouts and no walks yielded. His fastball was in the low 90’s while his slider was in the low 80’s, with both pitches working to get outs for the south paw.

“He’s pitched some good games,” said A’s manager Melvin. “But not like that. That’s the best. When we heard about our best pitching prospect coming up, that was the type of game you look for. That was dominating.”

Manaea, who returned from the disabled list June 30th, has cobbled together a run of impressive outings since then. Over his first three appearances, he yielded eight runs, though six came in his first start off the DL. He went a career high eight innings Friday, throwing 103 pitches, 71 for strikes lowering his ERA from 5.13 to 4.63.

The A’s bullpen took over pitching five scoreless innings. Ryan Madson took over the ninth while Ryan Dull pitched the 10^th and 11^th frames. John Axford (4-3, 4.95 ERA) pitched the final two frames for the win.

While the bullpen strategy will be augmented for Saturday’s game, so will the lineup for Melvin’s charges. Mevlin put Josh Reddick in the two-hole while slotting Jed Lowrie fifth in the lineup Friday.

“That was a key time to come up with a lineup change,” said Melvin with a laugh.  “We go 12 innings without scoring. I’ll probably do something a little different tomorrow.”

No matter the lineup, the A’s have a shot at a strong pitching performance. Kendall Graveman takes the mound Saturday looking for a decision in his fourth straight start. The sinkerballer has allowed five runs over his last 21 2/3 innings of work. He’ll be opposed by scuffling lefty Drew Smyly.