Jake Mangum's Homer Lifts Rays Over Athletics 6-5

Jake Mangum's solo shot was pivotal in the Rays' narrow 6-5 victory over the Athletics. This marks his second homer of the season, adding to his .313 average and .402 slugging percentage. Mangum's performance continues his streak of recording at least one hit in seven straight games, reinforcing his consistency at the plate.

On the season, Mangum has accumulated 56 hits over 179 at-bats, maintaining a solid on-base percentage of .347. Over his last seven games, he has posted an impressive .333 batting average with 9 hits in 27 at-bats, enhancing his overall OPS to .749. His steady contributions include 27 RBIs and 11 stolen bases, highlighting his all-around effectiveness for the Rays.