September 16, 2026

Athletics at Tampa Bay Rays: Game Time, TV Channel and Probable Pitchers

Check the Athletics at Tampa Bay Rays matchup with start time, TV and streaming listings, probable pitchers, venue, score status and same-date MLB games.

6:40 PM ETStart time
FinalStatus
NBCSCA, Rays.TVTV
Tropicana FieldVenue

Athletics at Tampa Bay Rays Game Summary

A quick matchup view with teams, score status, first pitch time and local-time conversion.
Athletics 3 61-91
Final 3-4 Wed, Sep 16 · 6:40 PM ET
Tampa Bay Rays 4 92-59

Linescore

Runs by inning with final runs, hits and errors.
Team123456789RHE
ATH002001000381
TB22000000-490
W: Nick Martinez L: Brady Basso SV: Cole Sulser
Show inning-by-inning hits, errors and runners left on base
InningATH RHELeft On BaseTB RHELeft On Base
1st 0000 2301
2nd 0000 2301
3rd 2311 0102
4th 0100 0000
5th 0101 0000
6th 1201 0101
7th 0101 0000
8th 0000 0101
9th 0000 -000

Athletics vs Tampa Bay Rays Game Highlights

Saved YouTube results followed by official MLB recaps, condensed games and key plays.

Official MLB Simpson's big offensive game leads to Rays' 4-3 win 00:03:14

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Official MLB Condensed Game: ATH@TB - 9/16/26 00:10:10

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Official MLB Jonny DeLuca's RBI double 00:00:33

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Official MLB Henry Bolte's solo home run (11) 00:00:24

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Official MLB Tommy White's solo home run (3) 00:00:28

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Official MLB Chandler Simpson's RBI double 00:00:38

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Official MLB Nick Fortes' RBI double 00:00:24

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Official MLB Shea Langeliers' RBI single 00:00:29

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Official MLB Ryan Vilade's RBI single 00:00:17

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Official MLB Cole Sulser secures the Rays' 4-3 win 00:00:43

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Official MLB Chandler Simpson's 42nd stolen base of the year 00:00:16

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Game Info: Date, Time and Venue

DateSeptember 16, 2026
Time6:40 PM ET
VenueTropicana Field
Game TypeRegular Season
SeriesRegular Season · Game 2 of 3
Day/Nightnight
Attendance14,552
Game Duration2h 27m
First Pitch2026-09-16T22:40:00.000Z
Game Data RefreshedSep 20, 2026

Athletics vs Tampa Bay Rays Probable Pitchers

ATHBrady Basso
Stats1-3 · ERA 4.50 · 28 SO · WHIP 1.48 · 40.0 IP
TBNick Martinez
Stats15-4 · ERA 2.94 · 101 SO · WHIP 1.07 · 171.1 IP

TV Channel and Streaming

NBCSCA TV · EN · away · Streaming
Rays.TV TV · EN · home · Streaming
A's Cast AM · EN · away
Talk 650 KSTE AM · EN · away · Streaming
WDAE 95.7 FM AM · EN · home · Streaming
WQBN/1300AM AM · ES · home · Streaming

Scoring Plays

Every run-scoring play in game order.
Bottom 1 · Double0-1

Jonny DeLuca doubles (21) on a ground ball to left fielder Carlos Cortes. Junior Caminero scores.

RBI: 1 Batter: Jonny DeLuca Pitcher: Brady Basso
Bottom 1 · Double0-2

Chandler Simpson doubles (16) on a ground ball to right fielder Lawrence Butler, deflected by second baseman Jeff McNeil. Jonny DeLuca scores.

RBI: 1 Batter: Chandler Simpson Pitcher: Brady Basso
Bottom 2 · Double0-3

Nick Fortes doubles (16) on a line drive to left fielder Carlos Cortes. Jorge Mateo scores.

RBI: 1 Batter: Nick Fortes Pitcher: Brady Basso
Bottom 2 · Single0-4

Ryan Vilade singles on a line drive to left fielder Carlos Cortes. Nick Fortes scores.

RBI: 1 Batter: Ryan Vilade Pitcher: Brady Basso
Top 3 · Home Run1-4

Tommy White homers (3) on a fly ball to left field.

RBI: 1 Batter: Tommy White Pitcher: Nick Martinez
Top 3 · Home Run2-4

Henry Bolte homers (11) on a fly ball to center field.

RBI: 1 Batter: Henry Bolte Pitcher: Nick Martinez
Top 6 · Single3-4

Shea Langeliers singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jonny DeLuca. Jeff McNeil scores.

RBI: 1 Batter: Shea Langeliers Pitcher: Kevin Kelly

Athletics Box Score

OrderBattersPOSABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOStolen Bases
1
Henry Bolte#33
CF4110011020
2
Jeff McNeil#22
2B3121000010
2
Max Muncy#3
PH1000000000
2
Alika Williams#12
SS0000000000
3
Shea Langeliers#23
DH4010001011
4
Lawrence Butler#4
RF4010000020
5
Zack Gelof#20
3B4000000010
6
Donovan Walton#29
2B4000000010
7
Tommy White#47
1B4130011000
8
Carlos Cortes#26
LF3000000000
9
Brian Serven#10
C3000000000
PitchersIPHRERBBSOHRPitches / Strikes
Brady Basso#66
2.274400052 / 38
Drew Rom#39
0.210000010 / 7
Hogan Harris#36
0.20000106 / 6
Scott Blewett#49
1.210001019 / 12
Seth Johnson#52
2.100004024 / 20

Tampa Bay Rays Box Score

OrderBattersPOSABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOStolen Bases
1
Yandy Díaz#2
DH4000000000
2
Ryan Vilade#26
1B4010001020
3
Junior Caminero#13
3B4111000010
4
Jonny DeLuca#21
CF4121001010
5
Chandler Simpson#14
LF4021001001
6
Nick Madrigal#20
2B3011000000
6
Richie Palacios#1
2B1000000000
7
Victor Mesa Jr.#25
RF4000000010
8
Jorge Mateo#9
SS3110000011
9
Nick Fortes#40
C2111001000
9
Liam Hicks#34
C1000000000
PitchersIPHRERBBSOHRPitches / Strikes
Cam Booser#62
1.00000109 / 7
Cole Sulser#71
1.000000012 / 8
Kevin Kelly#49
2.031104028 / 20
Nick Martinez#28
5.052203272 / 50

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More MLB Games on September 16, 2026

Other games loaded for the same date, with TV listings, probable pitchers and game details.
Date / Time Matchup Status TV / Streaming Probable Pitchers Venue Links
Wed, Sep 16 1:10 PM ET
Final
ESPN/ESPN App
CWS: Anthony Kay
9-9 · ERA 4.41 · 121 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 149.0 IP
CLE: Parker Messick
12-9 · ERA 2.57 · 186 SO · WHIP 1.04 · 178.1 IP
Progressive Field
Wed, Sep 16 1:15 PM ET
Final
Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365NBCS BA
SF: Anthony Molina
3-1 · ERA 4.18 · 25 SO · WHIP 1.11 · 28.0 IP
STL: Matthew Liberatore
5-14 · ERA 5.36 · 148 SO · WHIP 1.49 · 149.1 IP
Busch Stadium
Wed, Sep 16 1:40 PM ET
Final
Twins.TV Presented by ProgressiveYES
NYY: Carlos Rodón
6-3 · ERA 2.95 · 83 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 76.1 IP
MIN: Zebby Matthews
9-10 · ERA 4.74 · 107 SO · WHIP 1.24 · 125.1 IP
Target Field
Wed, Sep 16 3:07 PM ET
Final
Detroit SportsNetSportsnet
DET: Keider Montero
9-9 · ERA 3.58 · 102 SO · WHIP 1.05 · 151.0 IP
TOR: Max Scherzer
3-8 · ERA 6.07 · 54 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 72.2 IP
Rogers Centre
Wed, Sep 16 6:40 PM ET
Final
NBCSCARays.TV
ATH: Brady Basso
1-3 · ERA 4.50 · 28 SO · WHIP 1.48 · 40.0 IP
TB: Nick Martinez
15-4 · ERA 2.94 · 101 SO · WHIP 1.07 · 171.1 IP
Tropicana Field
Wed, Sep 16 6:40 PM ET
Final
Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi SportsbookSportsNet Pittsburgh
MIL: Logan Henderson
10-3 · ERA 2.51 · 107 SO · WHIP 0.81 · 93.1 IP
PIT: Jared Jones
4-6 · ERA 4.17 · 109 SO · WHIP 1.19 · 90.2 IP
PNC Park
Wed, Sep 16 6:40 PM ET
Final
Reds.TVSportsNet LA
LAD: Blake Snell
4-1 · ERA 1.86 · 52 SO · WHIP 1.09 · 38.2 IP
CIN: Andrew Abbott
6-11 · ERA 4.70 · 125 SO · WHIP 1.47 · 159.0 IP
Great American Ball Park
Wed, Sep 16 6:45 PM ET
Final
Nationals.TVNBCSP
PHI: Zack Wheeler
13-5 · ERA 2.99 · 177 SO · WHIP 1.06 · 150.1 IP
WSH: Jared Simpson
1-1 · ERA 10.38 · 4 SO · WHIP 1.85 · 4.1 IP
Nationals Park
Wed, Sep 16 7:10 PM ET
Final
ESPN/ESPN App
BAL: Chris Bassitt
8-5 · ERA 4.64 · 72 SO · WHIP 1.55 · 97.0 IP
NYM: Xzavion Curry
0-1 · ERA 5.48 · 15 SO · WHIP 1.45 · 21.1 IP
Citi Field
Wed, Sep 16 7:40 PM ET
Final
BravesVisionMarquee Sports Network
ATL: JR Ritchie
1-3 · ERA 5.03 · 58 SO · WHIP 1.47 · 62.2 IP
CHC: Shota Imanaga
11-10 · ERA 3.80 · 164 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 168.1 IP
Wrigley Field
Wed, Sep 16 8:05 PM ET
Final
NESNRangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive
BOS: Jake Bennett
9-7 · ERA 3.78 · 90 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 109.2 IP
TEX: MacKenzie Gore
8-11 · ERA 4.67 · 172 SO · WHIP 1.35 · 165.2 IP
Globe Life Field
Wed, Sep 16 8:10 PM ET
Final
Royals.TVSpace City Home NetworkSpace City Home Network (Sp)
KC: Daniel Lynch IV
6-5 · ERA 3.29 · 52 SO · WHIP 1.07 · 76.2 IP
HOU: Cristian Javier
2-6 · ERA 5.31 · 57 SO · WHIP 1.46 · 61.0 IP
Daikin Park
Wed, Sep 16 8:40 PM ET
Final
Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego HealthRockies.TV
SD: Robbie Ray
13-8 · ERA 3.60 · 138 SO · WHIP 1.33 · 162.1 IP
COL: Mason Adams
0-1 · ERA 5.09 · 23 SO · WHIP 1.65 · 23.0 IP
Coors Field
Wed, Sep 16 9:38 PM ET
Final
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort CasinoMariners.TV
SEA: George Kirby
9-11 · ERA 4.24 · 143 SO · WHIP 1.39 · 169.2 IP
LAA: Yusei Kikuchi
1-6 · ERA 5.02 · 58 SO · WHIP 1.55 · 57.1 IP
Angel Stadium
Wed, Sep 16 9:40 PM ET
Final
DBACKS.TVMarlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia
MIA: Ryan Gusto
1-5 · ERA 4.14 · 69 SO · WHIP 1.44 · 82.2 IP
AZ: Merrill Kelly
9-14 · ERA 5.00 · 111 SO · WHIP 1.47 · 156.2 IP
Chase Field

Athletics at Tampa Bay Rays FAQ

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What time is Athletics at Tampa Bay Rays?

The listed start time is 6:40 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.

What channel is Athletics at Tampa Bay Rays on?

The current TV listing is NBCSCA, Rays.TV. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.

Who are the probable pitchers?

The listed probable pitchers are Brady Basso and Nick Martinez. Probable starters can change before first pitch.

Where is the game being played?

The listed venue is Tropicana Field.