The Athletics simply could not get it done against the worst divisional champ in MLB history.

The Los Angeles Angels get one last chance to climb out of the AL West basement against the equally woeful A's.

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay and his players speak with the media after a 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday at Tropicana Field.Mark Kotsay, Brady Basso, Tommy White comment on Athletics' loss to Rays originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The Athletics won back-to-back games vs. the Twins to finish off with a series win.