Jeffrey Springs #59 of the Athletics pitches against the Boston Red Sox in the top of the first inning at Sutter Health Park on September 09, 2025 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

WEST SACRAMENTO — The Red Sox finalized a series victory over the Athletics on Tuesday in a 6-0 win over the A’s at Sutter Health Park.

In what has become commonplace this season for A’s starter Jeffrey Springs, he gave up runs in the first inning as the game got out of hand early.

The Red Sox jumped all over Springs in the first inning as he wasn’t able to get an out until the fifth batter he faced. By that time, it was already a 4-0 Red Sox lead thanks to two home runs. However, Springs was able to give a little length as he managed to go five innings in the game. By the end of the outing, Springs gave up five runs on eight hits while giving up two home runs.

Mark Kotsay spoke to the early inning issues that Springs has faced after the game.

“For Jeffrey, I think early on [in the season] there was some struggle in the first inning and we overcame that. So I think again, it’s a matter of him getting out there, executing better in the first inning.”

The A’s bullpen came in and pitched well after the departure of Springs.

Tyler Ferguson came in and pitched the sixth inning without allowing any runs or hits. Jose Alvarado came in for the seventh inning and pitched a clean inning other than a walk. The trouble for the bullpen came when Michael Kelly came on in the eighth inning. Kelly gave up one run on one hit in the eighth. Osvaldo Bido was the last bullpen arm in the game as he tossed a scoreless ninth inning.

The A’s bats, which have gone cold against the Red Sox, did manage to put up 10 hits. However, the A’s weren’t able to cash in on any scoring opportunities. The biggest missed opportunity for the Athletics was in the fourth inning when they loaded the bases with one out and failed to score. Granted, the A’s have been facing some tough pitching but the offense has been uncharacteristically unable to score.

Mark Kotsay spoke about the offensive woes after the game.

“I mean to get shut down on back to back nights. It’s tough. Our offense has been great all year, like you said, the last time we’ve gotten shut out twice you mentioned was June and we’ve faced tough pitching,” Kotsay said after the game. “You get 10 hits and you don’t score any runs. It says a lot about our opportunities with runners in scoring position.”

Up Next

The A’s will try and avoid a sweep at the hands of the Red Sox on Wednesday at 12:35 PM at Sutter Health Park. Mason Barnett (1-1, 9.00 ERA) is slated to go for the A’s as the Red Sox have yet to announce a starter.

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