Sacramento A’s catcher Jhonny Pereda (64) called a good game against the San Francisco Giants but the A’s came up a run short in the 3-2 loss at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Sun May 18, 2025 (Athletics X photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Barbra Mason Mon May 19, 2025:

#1 Barbara, very tough loss for the Sacramento A’s on Sunday at Oracle Park in San Francisco. The A’s had a 2-1 lead but couldn’t hold onto it when the San Francisco Giants Heliot Ramos hit single that scored Patrick Bailey for the go ahead run and eventual 3-2 win.

#2 Ramos also started the game with a solo homer in the top of the first inning. A’s starter Jeffrey Springs pitched 6.2 innings, allowing six hits and one earned run.

#3 A’s relief pitcher Tyler Ferguson in the bottom of the eighth inning gave up three hits and two runs which pretty much was enough for the Giants to get by the A’s by a run 3-2.

#4 Giants pitcher Randy Rodriguez picks up his third win against no loses in relief. Starter Justin Verlander remains 0-3 without a win for 2025. Verlander Sunday pitched four innings allowing three hits and two runs.

#5 Coming up for the A’s they’re hosting the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento. For the Angels starting pitcher RHP Jose Soriano (2-4 ERA 3.46) for the A’s JT Ginn (1-1 ERA 4.61) first pitch at 7:05pm PDT

Barbara Mason does the Sacramento A’s podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com