Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly Del La Cruz (left) gets the throw too late as the Sacramento A’s Henry Bolte (right) slides in safely into second base in the top of the seventh inning at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati on Wed Aug 5, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Bridget Mulcahy:

#1 Lawrence Butler is back in the lead off spot for the Sacramento A’s at the plate, and was able to provide the A’s with some offensive spark against the Reds with a RBI and a run scored?

#2 A’s starter Jacob Lopez kept the Cincinnati Reds to just two runs pitching five innings allowing four hits and a walk.

#3 The A’s Tyler Soderstrom continues to hit consistently with two at bats a run scored, one hits, two walks and he was able to successfully reach base twice.

#4 Catcher Jonah Heim called a good game for the A’s also had a hit and an RBI. and caught all four pitchers despite losing the game by a run.

#5 A’s and Reds conclude this three game series Thursday at Great American Park for a 9:40AM PDT first pitch. Starting pitchers for Sacramento RHP Mason Barnett (1-1 ERA 4.85) for Cincinnati LHP Andrew Abbott (5-7 ERA 3.91).

Join Bridget Mulcahy for the A’s podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.