Frankie Montas pitches A's past Rays despite trade rumors

After being the subject of persistent trade rumors in recent days, Oakland ace Frankie Montas was masterful as the Athletics defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Wednesday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Montas (1-1) went 6 1/3 innings, allowing just five hits and two runs (one earned). He also struck out six without a walk while earning his first win of the season.

Relievers Kirby Snead, Zach Jackson and Lou Trivino came o