Athletics lost to Tampa Bay Rays 8-4 at home in MLB action on August 12, 2026.
Briar Keller
August 13, 20261 min read
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Athletics4August 12, 2026
Athletics lost to Tampa Bay Rays 8-4 at home in MLB action on August 12, 2026.
It was a home game.
Briar Keller
Briar Keller covers Saratoga high school and area college sports.
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Conditions are holding steady in Saratoga today with clear skies and temperatures near 90F. Little to no rain is expected through the evening, matching yesterday's warmth.
Current conditions in Saratoga are pleasant with clear skies and temperatures near 78F. Today brings a high near 87F, marking a noticeable warm-up from yesterday.
Current conditions in Saratoga are mild at 69F under clear skies. Today brings a high near 79F, with little to no rain expected. Tomorrow looks significantly warmer.
