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Photos: Rays win American League Wild Card game

The Rays defeated the the Oakland A's 5-1 and will head to Houston for the American League Division Series.

Published Oct. 2, 2019

[object Object] — Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39),center, celebrates the Rays 5-1 win over the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2), right, is congratulated by Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Avisail Garcia (24), center, and Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1), left, after Diaz hit a solo homer in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson (70) delivers a pitch in the eighth inning against the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Oakland Athletics fans cheer as Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) pitches in the first inning in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

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[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) points back to the dugout after hitting a solo homer in the third inning in the American League Wild Card game against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Avisail Garcia (24), center, is congratulated after hitting a two-run homer in the second inning against the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) takes a moment in the dugout just prior to the Rays American League Wild Card game against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics players are seen on the field prior to their American League Wild Card game against Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

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[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays players head to the dugout after batting practice just prior to the American League Wild Card game against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays fans Pete Collins and Sarah Giverson, both of St. Petersburg, cheer as the Rays head to the dugout after batting practice just prior to the American League Wild Card game against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays bats and helmets are seen in the dugout just prior to their American League Wild Card game against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays Principal Owner Stuart Sternberg, left, and Rays' President Brian Auld are seen on the field just prior to the America League Wild Card game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays take batting practice just prior to taking on the Oakland Athletics for the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

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[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) holds a baseball on the field just prior to taking on the Oakland Athletics for the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26), right, stretches on the field just prior to taking on the Oakland Athletics for the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder kisses his son Luke, 3, just prior to the Rays American League Wild Card game against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) is seen just prior to the Rays American League Wild Card game against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) is seen just prior to the Rays American League Wild Card game against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

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[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) points to the dugout after hitting a solo homer in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) points to the stands after hitting a solo homer in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) connects for a solo homer in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) points to the sky after hitting a solo homer in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Michael Brosseau (43) falls over Oakland Athletics left fielder Robbie Grossman (8) while turning a double play in the second inning in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

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[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) gestures at home plate after hitting a solo homer in the third inning in the American League Wild Card game against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Rapper MC Hammer throws the ceremonial first pitch just prior to the Tampa Bay Rays taking on the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (55) deliver a pitch in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays players greet each other during player introductions just prior to the start of the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Avisail Garcia (24) tosses his bat after connecting for a two-run homer in the second inning against the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

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[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Tommy Pham (29) steals second base as Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien (10) looks on in the third inning of the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Michael Brosseau (43) is unable to make the tag after Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien (10), right, stands at third base during the third inning in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien (10) slides safely into home plate after scoring in the third inning as Tampa Bay Rays catcher Travis d'Arnaud (37) looks on in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays fans Ryan Carter, right, of British Colombia, Canada, holds his son Carrick, 5, as the Rays face the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) throws the ball to first base to record the out on Oakland Athletics center fielder Ramon Laureano (22) during the fifth inning in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

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[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Tommy Pham (29) rounds the bases after hitting a solo homer in the fifth inning against the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Tommy Pham (29), right, is congratulate by Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1), center, and Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2), left, after Pham hit a solo homer in the fifth inning against the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Diego Castillo (63) delivers a pitch in the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Oakland Athletics players watch from the dugout as Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) steps up to the plate in the seventh inning of the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Oakland Athletics fans watch play in the seventh inning last the A's take on the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

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[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays celebrate their 5-1 win over the Oakland Athletics for the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays fans celebrate after the Rays defeated the Oakland Athletics 5-1 for the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays Principal Owner Stuart Sternberg cheers for the Rays as they play in the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics in the America League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) center, celebrates the Rays 5-1 win over the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39),center, celebrates the Rays 5-1 win over the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

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[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39),center, celebrates the Rays 5-1 win over the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Emilio Pagan (15) celebrates the Rays 5-1 win over the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Oakland. DIRK SHADD | Times

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