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Melvin takes in Final Bay Bridge Series as Giants Manager

Melvin takes in Final Bay Bridge Series as Giants Manager

Oakland — Giants manager Bob Melvin has a wealth of memories tied to the Oakland Coliseum, the same venue he grew up with. However, one memory stands out prominently. “It was ‘The Who and the Dead,’” Melvin recalled before Sunday’s game. “Both legendary rock bands, The Who and The Grateful Dead performed at the Coliseum…

Birdsong shows improvement, Giants bats stay quiet as A’s win Bay Bridge Series

Birdsong shows improvement, Giants bats stay quiet as A’s win Bay Bridge Series

Oakland – The San Francisco Giants traveled across the Bay Bridge for the final Bay Bridge Series before the Oakland Athletics move north to Sacramento next season. Unfortunately, the Giants forgot to bring their bats. “They pitched well,” Giants manager Bob Melvin said. “We had some opportunities, but we didn’t come through. That was the…

Braves beat Giants 1-0 after pitching duel

Braves beat Giants 1-0 after pitching duel

San Francisco – Blake Snell and Chris Sale delivered a stellar performance, that lasted nine innings, with both pitchers leaving fans on the edge of their seats waiting for a run to be scored. The Atlanta Braves managed to score the only run in extra innings, securing a 1-0 victory over the Giants. On August…

Pederson returns in Giants win over Mets to split the series

Pederson returns in Giants win over Mets to split the series

San Francisco – Joc Pederson hasn’t swung a bat in 10 days, a little rusty the outfielder was just activated off the injured list for wrist inflammation. Pederson took flight scoring the winning run. Sliding home for the win could use some work. “I knew that their pitching had been good the whole series, so…

Giants give strong performance behind Webb and Crawford

Giants give strong performance behind Webb and Crawford

San Francisco – It’s been a while since Logan Webb notched a win – September 27, 2022 to be exact. Starting the season 0-4 entering Saturday’s matinee against the New York Mets wasn’t all that great either. “It’s not fun. It’s not a great feeling,” Webb said. That all changed when the San Francisco Giants…

A’s split the series behind Kemp’s home run

A’s split the series behind Kemp’s home run

Oakland – It’s been seven years since the Oakland A’s made their last appearance on Sunday Night Baseball. Tony Kemp made sure it would be a night to remember. He went deep with a two-run shot in the eighth to give the A’s a 3-1 victory over the New York Yankees and split the series….

Harrison and Marte magnificent in Bay Bridge series

Harrison and Marte magnificent in Bay Bridge series

Oakland – The Bay Bridge series is always an exciting matchup but this time the stakes are high for both teams. The San Francisco Giants currently hold the best record in the Majors. And the Oakland A’s just need to win. On opening night of the series it was the duo of Josh Harriosn and…

A’s get pounded at the plate, beat the Halos’ 8-5

A’s get pounded at the plate, beat the Halos’ 8-5

Oakland – The A’s got pounded at the plate, three batters were hit by pitches including pinch-hitter Chad Pinder who left the game in the seventh after a scary hit to the head. Nonetheless, Oakland had another game where they scored multiple runs in one inning. “His helmet was actually coming off and the ball…

A’s pitching exasperated by the Toronto Blue Jays

A’s pitching exasperated by the Toronto Blue Jays

OAKLAND – Marcus Semien knew how to close out the series.  Facing his former team, he left it all on the field as a reminder to what he meant to the Oakland A’s.  Semien’s four-hit outing was a masterpiece to lead off a lineup of fierce hitters. “Four-hit game is pretty good,” A’s manager Bob…

A’s playoff hopes end after 11-6 loss in ALDS

A’s playoff hopes end after 11-6 loss in ALDS

Los Angeles – The Houston Astros move on to their fourth straight American League Championship Series while the Oakland A’s ponder what’s next.  In another must-win performance, the A’s fell short today when they lost 11-6 to the Astros. It was an incredible season that ended too soon.  Oakland made their ninth appearance in the…

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