Article: Rays 7, Athletics 6.(Sports)

Evan Longoria hit a two-run homer and Tampa Bay overcame two home runs by Frank Thomas to beat Oakland.

Eric Hinske also hit a two-run homer and Jason Hammel pitched three scoreless innings for the win in his first appearance since May 7 to help the Rays win for the ninth time in 12 games.

The A's have lost eight of 10, blowing an early 3-0 lead in their first game home after a 2-7 road trip that first baseman Mike Sweeney called "embarrassing." Oakland rallied to tie this game in the eighth and nearly did it again in the 13th before falling short.

Carlos Pena led off the top of the 13th with a single off Chad Gaudin and Longoria followed with a no-doubt drive ...

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