The Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Joey Wendle gets ready to put the tag on the high flying Oakland A’s runner Matt Olson (22) in the eighth inning of Sun May 9, 2021’s game at the Oakland Coliseum (AP News photo)

On the A’s podcast with Barbara:

#1 The Oakland A’s (21-15) had a 3-0 lead against the Tampa Bay Rays (19-17) the Rays scored the go ahead in the top of the sixth inning eventually winning 4-3.

#2 A’s starter Cole Irvin pitched six innings giving up three runs and six hits. Irvin’s record 3-3 ERA 3.09

#3 The A’s need to protect their lead did manager Bob Melvin leave Irvin in too long as the game was tied up during his start

#4 The A’s won the season series against the Tampa Bay Rays despite losing on Sunday 4-3. The A’s remain on top in the American League West with a two game lead over the second place Houston Astros.

#5 The A’s open a three game series with the Boston Red Sox which opens up Tuesday night at Fenway Park starting for the A’s Chris Bassitt (2-2 ERA 3.70) for the Sox Nathan Eovaldi (4-2 ERA 4.62) first pitch 4:10 pm first pitch PDT

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