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Ten Game Recap
 | • SUN SEP 28, 2025 • Royals Silence A’s in Blistering Finale Athletics (2) vs Kansas City Royals (9) West Sacramento, CA - The Athletics were overwhelmed in their final game of the season, falling to the Kansas City Royals by a resounding 9-2 score. Mike Yastrzemski launched two solo homers, one in the seventh and another in the eighth, giving Kansas City a firm grip on the late innings. Cole Ragans was stingy on the mound, fanning eight over 4 and one-third innings while limiting the A’s to just two hits and a walk. On the A’s side, Nick Kurtz chipped in a two-run opposite-field homer in the eighth, but that was the only moment of offense that cut into the Royals’ cushion. Bobby Witt Jr. padded Kansas City's lead with a two-run double in the seventh, and Michael Massey collected four hits among Kansas City’s 15 total. The pitching staff for Oakland struggled to contain a barrage of hits, and though backup arms tried to slow the bleeding, the deficit proved too steep. A slick defensive play early on by Darell Hernaiz, his sliding stop and throw kept a rally alive, was among the few bright spots for the A’s. Overall, it was a disappointing conclusion to the season, with Kansas City claiming dominance in both the bullpen and the batter’s box. Photo: Mauricio Segura | ||
 | • SAT SEP 27, 2025 • Close but Not Clutch Athletics (2) vs Kansas City Royals (4) West Sacramento, CA - The Athletics dropped a 4–2 decision to the Royals in a quiet but telling night that highlighted the team’s continued "no-bat-no-win" growing pains. Rookie Luis Morales allowed two earned runs over 4.2 innings but was outdueled by Kansas City’s Michael Wacha, who tossed six scoreless frames while giving up just two hits. A throwing error helped the Royals get on the board early, and a two-run double by Vinnie Pasquantino in the fifth gave them a cushion they wouldn't relinquish. The A’s showed signs of life with RBI doubles by Max Schuemann and Shea Langeliers in the seventh and eighth, trimming the deficit to one, but a ninth-inning RBI single by Bobby Witt Jr. gave Kansas City breathing room. The Athletics couldn’t mount another comeback, stranding opportunities and struggling to string hits together when it counted. With just a few games remaining in the season, the Green and Gold continue to flash potential in spots but are still searching for the consistent execution needed to turn close contests into wins. Photo: Mauricio Segura | ||
 | • FRI SEP 26, 2025 • Athletics Walk Off Royals in Dramatic Finish Athletics (4) vs Kansas City Royals (3) West Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento Athletics delivered a thrilling 4-3 walk-off victory over the Kansas City Royals at Sutter Health Park, overcoming an early three-run deficit to ignite the home crowd. Kansas City struck first with three runs in the fourth inning, but the A’s roared back in the fifth, sparked by Lawrence Butler’s 22nd stolen base of the season. That aggressive baserunning shifted the momentum, and a wild pitch by Taylor Clarke helped plate the tying runs. Both teams then turned the game over to their bullpens, with Sacramento countering Kansas City’s series of relievers by mixing in key pinch-hitters and defensive substitutions, including Carlos Cortes and later Max Muncy. From the sixth through the eighth innings, the game turned into a tense pitcher’s duel, with neither side breaking the deadlock. In the ninth, the Athletics finally broke through when pinch-runner Max Schuemann, subbing for Brett Harris, brought speed to the basepaths and helped manufacture the decisive run off Royals reliever Luinder Avila. The victory showcased Sacramento’s resilience, timely baserunning, and sharp late-game strategy, earning them another electrifying win in front of their enthusiastic fans and reinforcing the team’s growing reputation for thriving in high-pressure moments. Photo: Mauricio Segura | ||
• THU SEP 25, 2025 • Astros Offense Explodes as A’s Get Flattened Athletics (5) vs Houston Astros (11) West Sacramento, CA - The Athletics’ swagger from the night before vanished in dramatic fashion as Houston roared back with an 11-5 victory to avoid getting swept. Framber Valdez delivered a dominant outing, working seven innings of one-run ball while racking up ten strikeouts and limiting the A’s to seven hits. He was backed by a Houston offense that erupted early, with Christian Walker blasting a homer and driving in three, while Jose Altuve, Isaac Paredes, and Carlos Correa chipped in with timely knocks. For the A’s, rookie Nick Kurtz came alive briefly, launching two home runs and driving in three runs, a clutch effort in an otherwise uneven night at the plate. But after storming out to leads in prior games, the A’s couldn’t contain Houston’s offense this time. J.T. Ginn took the loss, allowing seven earned runs in just three and two-thirds innings. The result leaves the A’s with the series win overall since they took the first two games, but this late collapse serves as a reminder that consistency remains elusive for this young squad. Photo: Getty Images | |||
 | • WED SEP 24, 2025 • Athletics Blast Astros Into Oblivion Athletics (6) vs Houston Astros (0) West Sacramento, CA - The Athletics dismantled the Astros 6–0 with a blend of dominant pitching and relentless offense that left Houston searching for answers. Luis Severino was masterful on the mound, throwing 6.1 scoreless innings while scattering just three hits and striking out five with only one walk. Behind him, the bats roared to life, led by Shea Langeliers, who delivered a four-hit performance highlighted by a solo home run and several key runs driven in. Tyler Soderstrom added to the power surge with a homer of his own, and Brent Rooker delivered the knockout blow with a two-run single that put the game out of reach. The Athletics never let the Astros breathe, controlling the pace from the first inning and keeping their opponent firmly on the back foot. By the end, Houston looked frustrated and beaten down while the green and gold showcased both their pitching depth and their offensive balance in a game that felt less like a contest and more like a statement. This wasn’t just another win in the standings; it was a reminder that when the Athletics pair sharp arms with hot bats, they are capable of burying even the toughest competition under a pile of unanswered runs. Photo: Mauricio Segura | ||
 | • TUE SEP 23, 2025 • Surprise Spoiler A’s Send Astros Packing Athletics (5) vs Houston Astros (1) West Sacramento, CA - The A’s turned in a quietly savage performance Tuesday, throttling the Houston Astros 5–1 in a game that tightened the playoff picture and left Houston scrambling. Jeffrey Springs set the tone by blanking the Astros through five innings, surrendering only three hits and a single run. Relief arms Tyler Ferguson, Justin Sterner, and Michael Kelly cleaned up the rest with hitless ballast behind him. Offensively, the A’s didn’t exactly swing for the fences, but they were ruthless with situational hitting as Jacob Wilson went 2-for-2 with an RBI and two runs scored, while Tyler Soderstrom’s double in the fifth plated Brett Harris. The Astros starter Cristian Javier had one of his tougher nights, lasting only 4⅔ innings and giving up six hits and four runs, three of them earned. Houston threatened at times but stranded five men with runners in scoring position, a costly failure for a club desperate to stay in contention. With this win, the A’s play a perfect underdog role, showing that even in a rough season they can bite when it counts. Photo: Mauricio Segura | ||
• SAT SEP 20, 2025 • Sacramento A’s Go Quiet in Pittsburgh as Bats Freeze Against Pirates Pitching Athletics (0) @ Pittsburgh Pirates (2) Pittsburgh, PA - The Sacramento Athletics’ recent hot streak hit a wall Saturday night in Pittsburgh as the bats went cold in a 2-0 loss to the Pirates at PNC Park. Rookie starter Luis Morales pitched well enough to keep his team in the game, but two swings made the difference. Nick Yorke launched his first big league home run in the second inning, and Bryan Reynolds followed with his 16th of the season an inning later, providing all the offense Pittsburgh needed. Bubba Chandler, who came in with a bloated 5.66 ERA, looked sharp from the start, striking out six in five innings and silencing a Sacramento lineup that has relied heavily on the long ball all year. The A’s managed just three baserunners, with Jacob Wilson’s double in the second the only real threat, and from the fourth inning on they never advanced a runner past first base. Shea Langeliers struck out three times, Brent Rooker went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts, and Nick Kurtz, the rookie sensation with 33 homers, also went quietly. The loss, Sacramento’s 82nd of the year, locked in their fourth straight losing season, but the emergence of Wilson and Kurtz still offers a glimpse of a brighter future. Photo: Getty Images | |||
• FRI SEP 19, 2025 • Butler’s Blast Steals One in Nail-Biter Victory Athletics (4) @ Pittsburgh Pirates (3) Pittsburgh, PA - The A’s kept the heat up in Pittsburgh, escaping with a 4-3 victory thanks to clutch long balls and a late game clutch play. Nick Kurtz blasted a solo homer in the fourth, his 33rd of the year, which cut the Pirates’ lead to 3-1 and tied a rookie home run record for the A’s previously held by Jose Canseco. Then Lawrence Butler delivered the dagger in the fifth with a mammoth three-run shot to right-center that put the visitors ahead for good. Starting pitchers were a tale of ups and downs: Mitch Keller shut the A’s out until that fourth inning but finished with five innings and four runs allowed, while Luis Severino gave up three runs (only one earned) over five innings. The bullpen closed strong, with Michael Kelly sealing it in the ninth with a gutsy double play to end the game. With this win, the A’s improve to 73-81, riding a seven-of-eight win streak, while the Pirates slump further, dropping 12 of their last 13. This one was a reminder that even in a rough season, this team still has enough fight to make nights like this count. Photo: Getty Images | |||
• THU SEP 18, 2025 • Athletics Fall Short in Extra Innings at Fenway Athletics (5) @ Boston Red Sox (3) Boston, MA - The A's jumped on the Red Sox early and never let go, riding a first-inning outburst to a 5-3 victory at Fenway Park. Lawrence Butler opened the game with a double and Brent Rooker quickly launched his 30th homer of the season, setting the tone before Boston could blink. Nick Kurtz added a double, Tyler Soderstrom drove in a run, and Jacob Wilson’s RBI single in the third helped the A’s maintain control. Boston answered with a Trevor Story sacrifice fly and David Hamilton’s solo homer, later cutting it close again on Story’s eighth-inning blast, but J.T. Ginn delivered six steady innings of two-run ball before the bullpen, one of baseball’s stingiest since the break, took over. Butler manufactured an insurance run in the seventh with a single, stolen base, and aggressive baserunning, scoring on a Story error, and Hogan Harris slammed the door in the ninth with a strikeout of Nick Sogard. Rooker’s milestone blast gave Sacramento three players hovering around 30 homers, while Butler’s speed, Kurtz’s rookie power, and Wilson’s consistency showed why this offense is finally clicking. The A’s, now 30-24 since the All-Star break, are playing their best second-half baseball since 2019, looking more like a team on the rise than one stuck in rebuild mode. Photo: Getty Images | |||
• WED SEP 17, 2025 • Athletics Fall Short in Extra Innings at Fenway Athletics (4) @ Boston Red Sox (5) Boston, MA - The Sacramento Athletics fell 5-4 in ten innings at Fenway Park on Wednesday night, undone by missed opportunities and a walk-off fielder’s choice that sealed their elimination from postseason contention. Rookie Mason Barnett, making his fourth career start, allowed early runs on a Masataka Yoshida RBI single and a Rob Refsnyder homer before settling in, while the A’s offense briefly surged in the fifth as Darell Hernaiz delivered a two-run single to put Sacramento up 4-2. The Red Sox clawed back quickly, capitalizing on a defensive miscue and Trevor Story’s RBI hit to tie it at 4-4 by the sixth, and from there both bullpens took control. Sacramento had chances late, including runners on the corners in the ninth, but failed to convert, and in extras Colby Thomas reached only to see three straight outs strand Butler at third. Boston executed in the bottom of the tenth, bunting Nate Eaton to third and scoring him on Nick Sogard’s grounder. Despite strong nights from Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstrom, the A’s slipped to 71-81 and 18-21 in one-run games, highlighting a season-long theme of near misses. Final score: Red Sox 5, Athletics 4. Photo: Getty Images | |||
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