Jacob Lopez made his debut with the Tampa Bay Rays, almost exactly 2 years ago to the day on August 14, 2023 at Oracle Park against the San Francisco Giants. He earned the save that night against the team that originally drafted him. He ended up going seven innings, giving up four hits, no runs, didn't allow a walk, and struck out nine.

Jacob Lopez struck out nine in seven shutout innings and Colby Thomas and Lawrence Butler each drove in a pair of runs as the Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays

The A'S (-115) are a solid play behind Springs, the former Rays starter. Tampa Bay is just 14-18 against left-handed starting pitchers, and Springs should pitch with a little extra oomph against his old team, trying to kick them while they're down.