Sacramento A’s starter Gage Jump pitching here against the Los Angeles Angels on Thu Jun 18, 2026. Jump made the start against the San Francisco Giants on Wed Jun 24, 2026 (AP file photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Bruce Macgowan:

#1 Which rookie pitcher had the stronger outing on June 24, 2026: Athletics left-hander Gage Jump or Giants starter Tyler Mahle?

#2 How did the Giants erase a 1–0 deficit in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the game 2–1?

#3 Which Athletics player hit the game’s first and only Oakland home run, giving his team a late lead in the eighth inning?

#4 What defensive play by Giants rookie Victor Bericoto helped keep the game scoreless before his walk-off home run?

#5 Why was the loss particularly frustrating for the Athletics despite receiving an excellent start from Gage Jump? Consider both their missed scoring opportunities and bullpen performance.

Bruce Macgowan filled in for Jeremiah Salmonson who does the A’s podcasts Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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