A’s beat Astros 9-7, avoid sweep in ALDS
Los Angeles – Chad Pinder said yesterday after Oakland lost 5-2 to the Houston Astros that all the A’s needed was one big hit or one big inning. That big hit came in seventh when Pinder went deep to right field for a three-run homer to tie the game. The A’s avoided a sweep and…
A’s one game away from elimination after 5-2 loss to Astros
Los Angeles – The A’s now have their backs to the wall, but they have been here before. After Oakland lost 5-2 to the Houston Astros today, they have no choice but to win Game 3 tomorrow. In the best-of-five series, the Astros are on win away from returning to their fourth straight American League…
49ers lose a tough one to the Eagles
Santa Clara – A frustrating night for back-up quarterback Nick Mullens, who had three turnovers that proved costly in the 49ers 25-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Mullens saw action for a second week while starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is sideline with a high-ankle sprain. Unlike his success last week, Mullens never got into a…
A’s advance to ALDS after defeating White Sox 6-4
Oakland – A bit over zealous with perfection today, led to the Chicago White Sox using seven different pitchers through six frames. The A’s took advantage and scored six runs over two frames. Oakland’s manager Bob Melvin used a more patient approach with his bullpen. The results, the A’s are moving on to the American…
A’s force Wild Card Game 3 after bats come alive early
Oakland – A different game, and a different mentality. The A’s knew they had one option after yesterday’s loss. In a must-win game, they got off to a great start by scoring five runs early off Dallas Keuchel. Oakland tied the AL Wild Card series by beating the Chicago White Sox 5-3 forcing a deciding…
A’s struggle against Giolito in Wild Card Game 1
Oakland – In the best-of-three game Wild Card series, the A’s didn’t get off to the start they wanted. Lucas Giolito almost pitched a perfect game while Oakland’s offense struggled against him. The result proved costly as the A’s lost 4-1 to the Chicago White Sox. “Giolito was good,” said A’s manager Bob Melvin. “We…
Bassitt’s shutout night capped by Canha’s walk-off homer
Oakland – Another unbelievable outing by Chris Bassitt proved he’ll be more than ready for the postseason which begins next week. After a scoreless shutout through seven frames, Mark Canha’s walk-off homer in the tenth was what the A’s needed in their 3-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners. “He’s been so consistent for us…
49ers lose key players in win over the Jets
UPDATE——————————————————————————————————————————————————————– 4pm — Nick Bosa and Solomon Thomas are both out for the season with a torn left ACL. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan held his usual press conference today and didn’t have much information on the injuries because the MRI truck broke down. “We had an MRI truck scheduled up here, and that truck…
Luzardo tosses a shutout, A’s beat Giants 6-0
Oakland – The A’s reduced their magic number to clinch the American League West to one. Oakland’s 6-0 shutout victory over the Giants today came behind the outstanding pitching of Jesus Luzardo. The A’s have won five of Luzardo’s six starts at the Coliseum this season, while limiting opponents to two runs or less in…
A’s clinch postseason and take home the Bay Bridge Trophy
Oakland – Just another night of great baseball for the A’s, they clinched a spot in the postseason and reclaimed the Bay Bridge trophy. Matt Olson’s three-run homer and Chris Bassitt’s outstanding night on the mound was enough to shutout the San Francisco Giants 6-0. Bassitt held the Giants scoreless through 6 2/3 innings. He…