Dodgers even the series, Giants fall 9-2
SAN FRANCISCO – Julio Urias had the biggest hit of the night for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and it helped the defending World Champions even the series 1-1. Kevin Gausman intentionally walked A.J. Pollock, Urias up next took Gausman by surprise with a singled to right field that helped spark the Dodgers offense to a…
Jeremy Kahn
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…
Malaika Bobino
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…
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…