1–4 · linked
Pitch Sequencing And Execution
Griffin Jax
Griffin Jax generated seven whiffs on 15 changeups during his five scoreless innings, using the pitch to finish four of his seven strikeouts against Oakland hitters.
MLB
September 15, 2026 · Tropicana Field
Oakland Athletics at Tampa Bay Rays Game Analysis — September 15, 2026
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| TB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Follow the scoring sequence from the first run to the final margin.
OAKScoreTB
- 20–1Supports the analysis
Simpson scored on a passed ball by Heim.
- 0–1
Simpson scored on a passed ball by Heim.
- 6Supports the analysis
Bolte scored on Johnson wild pitch, McNeil to second on wild pitch by Johnson.
1–1 Bolte scored on Johnson wild pitch, McNeil to second.
1–1- 91–2Supports the analysis
Caminero homered to right (345 feet).
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Tampa Bay Rays pitcher deployment
Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (5 pitchers, 4 subsequent). - 1–5
Starting Pitching
Griffin Jax
Rays starter Griffin Jax threw 5.0 scoreless innings, allowing two hits and no walks while striking out seven batters across 17 batters faced.
- pitches
- 67
- innings appeared
- 1–5
- 1–7
Starting Pitching
Jack Perkins
Athletics starter Jack Perkins pitched 6.2 innings, allowing four hits, one unearned run, and one walk while recording eight strikeouts across 83 pitches.
- pitches
- 83
- innings appeared
- 1–7
Jack Perkins pitch selection by count
Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (82 valid pitches). - ▲2–▼2
Scoring Sequence
Chandler Simpson · Richie Palacios · Jonah Heim
The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the second inning when Chandler Simpson doubled, advanced to third on a groundout, and scored on a passed ball.
- 2–7 · linked
Individual Batting Performance
Chandler Simpson
Chandler Simpson reached base in all three of his plate appearances, going 3-for-3 with a double and two singles, and scored Tampa Bay's first run.
- 2–7 · linked
Player Influence
Chandler Simpson
Chandler Simpson recorded three of Tampa Bay's six total hits, finishing 3-for-3 with two singles, one double, and one run scored.
- ▲ 6
Scoring Sequence And Bullpen Response
Henry Bolte · Jeff McNeil · Ty Johnson · Cam Booser · Lawrence Butler
In the top of the sixth inning, Oakland erased a 1-0 deficit through consecutive singles by Henry Bolte and Jeff McNeil followed by a wild pitch, before Rays reliever Cam Booser stranded the go-ahead runner.
- ▲7–▼7
High-leverage Inherited Runner Relief
Luis Medina · Richie Palacios
In the bottom of the seventh inning, Athletics reliever Luis Medina entered with two outs and two runners on, striking out Richie Palacios on three pitches to prevent inherited runners from scoring.
- ▲7–▼7
Bullpen Usage
Luis Medina · Richie Palacios
Luis Medina threw three pitches in relief in the seventh inning, striking out Richie Palacios to strand two inherited runners.
- ▼ 8
Base Out State
Jorge Mateo · Hogan Harris · Jonathan Aranda
In the bottom of the eighth inning, Jorge Mateo singled and stole second base before advancing to third on a flyout, but remained stranded when Jonathan Aranda struck out.
- ▲9–▼9
Bullpen Usage
Bryan Baker · Jeff McNeil · Shea Langeliers · Lawrence Butler
Bryan Baker pitched a scoreless top of the ninth inning, retiring Jeff McNeil, Shea Langeliers, and Lawrence Butler on seven pitches to earn the win.
- ▼ 9
Walk-off Plate Appearance
Junior Caminero · Elvis Alvarado
Junior Caminero broke a 1-1 tie in the bottom of the ninth inning with a walk-off solo home run off Elvis Alvarado, giving the Tampa Bay Rays a 2-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
- ▼ 9
Game State Shift
Junior Caminero · Elvis Alvarado
Junior Caminero ended the contest on a 0-2 pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning with a 345-foot solo home run off Elvis Alvarado.
See what the reviewed evidence supports—and where its limits are.
Jax's changeup set the terms
MediumJax's changeup was his primary strikeout finisher in this contest, producing four strikeout calls or swinging strikes and seven whiffs.
Evidence
- Griffin Jax · 5 IP · 2 H · 0 ER · 7 K · 0 BB · 67 pitches
- Griffin Jax · Changeup · 22% usage
Top 1
- Jeff McNeil vs Griffin Jax
Top 2
- Lawrence Butler vs Griffin Jax
Top 3
- Henry Bolte vs Griffin Jax
- Changeup · 89.8 mph · Swinging Strike
- Changeup · 89.8 mph · Called Strike
- Changeup · 88.8 mph · Swinging Strike
- Changeup · 90 mph · Swinging Strike
Not implied
- This does not prove an advance scouting mandate to throw changeups in specific counts.
- This does not establish permanent repertoire effectiveness against other lineups.
Limitations
- The data does not include scouting reports or catcher game-planning notes.
Griffin JaxOakland AthleticsPerkins left Tampa Bay living on scraps
HighJack Perkins held Tampa Bay to one unearned run with eight strikeouts over 6.2 innings.
Evidence
- Jack Perkins · 6.2 IP · 4 H · 0 ER · 8 K · 1 BB · 83 pitches
- Jack Perkins · 83 pitches · innings 1–7
Bottom 2
- Simpson scored on a passed ball by Heim.
Not implied
- This does not imply managerial dissatisfaction with Perkins when removed in the seventh inning.
- This does not generalize to full-season pitching performance.
Oakland AthleticsJack PerkinsEven an 0-2 count was not protection
HighJunior Caminero won the game for Tampa Bay with a bottom-of-the-ninth solo home run off Elvis Alvarado.
Evidence
- Final score 1–2
Bottom 9
- Junior Caminero vs Elvis Alvarado
- 4-Seam Fastball · 100.4 mph · In play, run(s)
- Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
Bottom 9
- Caminero homered to right (345 feet).
- Junior Caminero · 1-for-4 · 1 HR · 2 K
- Elvis Alvarado · 0 IP · 1 H · 1 ER · 0 K · 0 BB · 3 pitches · L
Not implied
- This does not imply pre-pitch pitch-tipping or scouting knowledge of Alvarado's fastball.
- This does not establish a broader season-long clutch profile for Caminero.