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How to watch Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics: Streaming TV, game time and odds for April 12

Find out how to watch the MLB matchup between the Rays and Athletics on April 12, including streaming TV options, game time, odds and more.

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - APRIL 11: Brett Phillips #35 of the Tampa Bay Rays gestures for two outs after catching a foul ball off the bat of Seth Brown of the Oakland Athletics (not pictured) in the ninth inning at Tropicana Field on April 11, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
© Julio Aguilar / Getty ImagesST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - APRIL 11: Brett Phillips #35 of the Tampa Bay Rays gestures for two outs after catching a foul ball off the bat of Seth Brown of the Oakland Athletics (not pictured) in the ninth inning at Tropicana Field on April 11, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

At Tropicana Field on Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Rays (3-0) begin a four-game series versus the Oakland Athletics (1-2), at 6:40 PM ET. The starting pitchers are Tommy Romero for the Rays, and Adam Oller for the Athletics.

See everything you need to know about this matchup including the date, time, TV channel and where to live stream it online for free. Watch this game live in the US on FuboTV (7-day free trial).

What time is Tampa Bay vs. Oakland?

  • Game Day: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
  • Game Time: 18:40 ET, 17:40 CT, 16:40 MT, 15:40 PT
  • Stadium: Tropicana Field
  • TV: NBC Sports Networks
  • Live Stream: Watch online with fuboTV!
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Who is favored to win Tampa Bay vs. Oakland?

  • Tampa Bay odds: -207
  • Oakland odds: +174

Who are the key players for Tampa Bay?

Starting pitcher (Romero)

  • Romero gets the nod for the Rays and will make his first start of the season.
  • This will be the first MLB start for the 24-year-old right-hander.
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Key hitters

  • Brandon Lowe totaled 39 home runs and 99 runs batted in last season.
  • Randy Arozarena had an OBP of .356 and slugged .459.
  • Yandy Diaz had 20 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 69 walks while hitting .256 last season.
  • Manuel Margot hit .254 with 18 doubles, three triples, 10 home runs and 37 walks.

Who are the key players for Oakland?

Starting pitcher (Oller)

  • Oller will start for the Athletics, his first this season.
  • The righty is making his MLB debut. He's 27 years old.
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Key hitters

  • Jed Lowrie racked up an on-base percentage of .318 and had 112 hits last season.
  • Tony Kemp hit .279 with 16 doubles, three triples, eight home runs and 52 walks.
  • Elvis Andrus racked up a .320 slugging percentage and a .243 batting average last year.
  • Sean Murphy hit .216 with 23 doubles, 17 home runs and 40 walks.

Key stats for Tampa Bay vs. Oakland

  • The Rays averaged 1.2 home runs per game to rank sixth in baseball with 222 total home runs last season.
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  • The Rays averaged 1.2 homers per home game last season (95 total at home).
  • The Athletics averaged the 22nd-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.4) in the league last season.
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  • In 81 games away from home last season, their pitchers averaged 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Athletics ranked 13th in Major League Baseball with 199 home runs.
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  • In 81 games on the road last season, they hit 112 homers, an average of 1.4 per contest.
  • The pitching staff for the Rays had a collective 9.2 K/9 last season, which ranked 11th in MLB.
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  • Last year Rays pitchers had a 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings rate in home games.
  • If you want to watch the game live from the United States, tune in to fuboTV (7 Day Free Trial Streaming).

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