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Four Dodger Home Runs In Eighth Inning Destroys Giants in Game One 8-2

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Los Angeles Dodgers Mookie Betts (right) slugs a bottom of the first inning solo home run off San Francisco pitcher Cesar Perdomo (left) as Giants catcher Drew Cavanaugh and plate umpire Louie Krupa watch at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Fri Sep 18, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Friday night the San Francisco Giants (64-90) traveled to the west coast for their final road series of the 2026 season taking on their rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers (94-60) the Giants came away getting clobbered 8-2 at Dodger Stadium in the first of a three game set.

The two teams will meet again at Oracle Park for a final three game series to finish off the season next weekend in San Francisco.

In front of a packed crowd, the Dodgers got a great start in this game taking a 1-0 lead in the first inning, a solo home run off the bat of leadoff hitter Mookie Betts. Jung Hoo Lee would tie up the game 1-1 in the second inning with a solo home run of his own.

In the top of the third inning, the Giants would break the tie and take the lead 2-1. The Dodgers tied up the game in the bottom of the fifth inning and it was a new ball game. It didn’t take Los Angeles long to take back the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning 3-2 in this see-saw battle.

The Dodgers had a huge eighth inning busting this game wide open hitting back-to-back home runs taking a 5-2 lead. They would hit two more home runs in the inning taking an 8-2 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning.

GAME RECAP

Los Angeles starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow struck out a couple of batters on his way to a three and out in the first inning of tonight’s game. Dodger leadoff batter Mookie Betts hit a solo home run (his 53rd leadoff home run) and it was a nice start for the Dodgers taking the early 1-0 lead.

The Dodger lead didn’t last very long. In the second inning of the game it was all tied up when Jung Hoo Lee hit a solo home run to right. After that run Glasnow would strike out the next three at bats, five strikeouts so far in this game. Giants starting pitcher Cesar Perdomo gave up a walk but breezed through the inning.

Glasnow gave up his second hit of the game to Scott Bandura, a single in the top of the third inning. Bandura had made his MLB debut back on September 13 getting his first major league hit that day. This is his sixth day on the Giants’ roster.

With one out, Brantley Gilbert walked and the Giants had two runners on base. Not to be denied, San Francisco took advantage of the opportunity scoring a run when Jonah Cox singled Bandura home taking the lead 2-1. Los Angeles had some work to do.

Dodger starting pitcher Glasnow went three and out in the top of the fourth inning clocking a couple more strikeouts nine in total through four innings. While not throwing many strikes, Giants starter Perdomo was so far getting the job done and keeping Los Angeles from crossing home plate as this game went into the fifth inning.

Glasnow again went three and out in the top of the inning. San Francisco’s Perdomo got into a jam in the bottom of the fifth. He gave up a Josue De Paula single, followed by a Mookie Betts single and with one out he gave up a Teoscar Hernandez single driving in De Paula and tying up this game 2-2.

That tying run would finish Perdomo and he was relieved by Jason Foley. With two outs, Max Muncy came to the plate and grounded out and that would close out the inning. Foley closed out the fifth inning.

With the exception of an opening walk in the top of the sixth inning, Glasnow closed out the inning. The Dodgers took back the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning. Kyle Tucker walked and with two outs De Paula doubled Tucker home breaking the tie 3-2. De Paula was having a solid game already with two hits and one RBI.

After closing out the sixth inning Tyler Glasnow was relieved by Kris Bubic to start the top of the seventh inning. Glasnow finished the game with ten strikeouts. Bubic gave up a single but finished off the inning. The bottom of the seventh saw Carson Seymour take over on the mound going three and out. This game was still up for grabs going into the eighth inning.

Philip Abner took the mound for the Giants in the bottom of the eighth inning. It was a tough one for Abner giving up a solo home run to Max Muncy and the Dodgers had extended their lead to 4-2.

It went from bad to worse for Abner when the very next batter Kyle Tucker knocked one out of the park, back-to-back homers giving Los Angeles a 5-2 lead. Mookie Betts hit the third home run of the inning with De Paula on base giving the Dodgers a 7-2 lead.

This was his second home run of the game. The unbelievable happened when Will Smith hit the fourth home run of the inning. With two outs Abner was struggling to get out of the inning but finally got Hernandez out and the nightmarish inning had come to an end with Los Angeles breaking this game wide open by an 8-2 score.

Edwin Diaz closed out this game for the Dodgers. He gave up a single had a couple of strikeouts and Jung Hoo Lee fouled out and that was the ball game. Los Angeles had absolutely crushed the Giants 8-2.

GAME RECAP

Friday night’s game was of major importance to the Los Angeles Dodgers even though they have already clinched the NL West as of Thursday. The big issue right now is playoff seeding.

The Dodgers are trying to finish among the top two NL division winners which would earn them a first-round bye. This would send them directily into the NL Division Series. They currently have an advantage over Atlanta but they do need to keep on winning since Atlanta is still close behind.

Their magic number is six with nine games left to play. While San Francisco will not be playoff bound, they would have absolutely loved to play spoiler in this series.

Dodger starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow went six innings giving up only three hits, two runs, two walks with ten strikeouts. The Giants starter Cesar Perdomo went 4 2/3 innings allowing six hits, two earned runs, three walks and only one strikeout.

The turning point in this game was obviously the disastrous eighth inning. The Giants had played a pretty competitive game up until that point. They had led for some the game in the early innings but it was the four home runs in the eighth inning that turned the tide for Los Angeles breaking this game wide open.

There was not much going on offensively for the Giants coming away with only five hits while Los Angeles had 11, five of them home runs. This was a really frustrating game for San Francisco since they were competitive through the top of the eighth inning.

Saturday the Giants will be looking to bounce back. Probable starting pitcher for San Francisco will be Logan Webb. He has an 8-9 win/loss record and a 4.31 ERA. The Dodgers will start lefty Tarik Skubal. He has a 10-7 ERA 2.70. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 6:10 PM.

Valkyries back in action & get their 30th Win of the Season on Portland Fire, 82-66

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Golden State Valkyries’ Kaitlyn Chen (2) celebrates after making a basket against the Portland Fire in the second quarter at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

By Michael Villanueva

SAN FRANCISCO – After a month off for the FIBA World Cup, the Golden State Valkyries (30-11) returned to Ballhalla and earned their 30th win of the season on the Portland Fire (16-26) this Friday night. With four days left of Summer and four games left of the season, the Valkyries plan to end their summer by winning the rest of their games. The last time we saw the Valkyries in action was on Sunday, August 30th, when they also last played Portland Fire last time in Portland. Golden State won that game 86-69.

Portland Fire sent out guards Carla Leite and Nyadiew Puoch, forwards Karlie Samuelson, Emily Engstler, and center Megan Dileo. Engstler is scoring 10.3 points per game and averaging 5.6 rebounds for Portland. Also, Bridget Carleton has been averaging 2 made 3-pointers in the last ten games. Fire has not won a game against the Valkyries this entire season.

The home team sent out guards Veronica Burton, Tiffany Hayes, forwards Kayla Thornton, Kaila Charles, and center Kiah Stokes. Burton is averaging 12.3 points, 5.8 assists, and 1.5 steals for the Valkyries. Hayes is also averaging 12.6 points in the last ten games. Golden State is trying to get the first-place seeding for the postseason. If the Minnesota Lynx, currently in first place, lose just any of the last four games, and the Valkyries win the rest. Golden State can take the first-place spot and ultimately give them home-court advantage for the entire playoffs.

Valkyries Kayla Thornton would get the game going with the first basket of the night, after both teams had a rough start to their shooting. Then the Valkyries would hold a 7-2 lead over Portland, with five of those points coming from Thornton. However, at the end of the first quarter, Portland would hold a 1-point lead, 20-19.

In the middle of the second quarter, Portland’s Serah Williams hit a milestone, grabbing 100 career rebounds. That would be the Fire’s biggest moment in the second quarter, as the Valkyries’ shooting started to fall off. Golden State would have a 21-point second quarter compared to Portland’s 10-point second quarter. A big part of that came from the Valkyries’ Kaitlin Chen and Kayla Thornton when they hit back-to-back 3-pointers and pushed the lead to 12 points, 39-27. At halftime, Golden State led by 10 points, 40-30.

Going into the third quarter, the Valkyries offense really took over this Friday night game. Golden State would drop 27-points alone in that quarter. The Valkyries’ defense really showed out in this game as they put up 7 blocks with 14 steals. Golden State’s Veronica Burton would finish this game with 6 steals by herself. With defense picking up for the Valkyries, Portland’s three-point shooting suffered as they went 8-for-29. (28%)

At the start of the final quarter of the game, Golden State’s lead on Portland would jump to 18 points, 67-49. The Valkyries in this game were also honoring and celebrating Japanese Heritage Night. So, Valkyries player of the game was Laeticia Amihere, who came off the bench for Golden State. Amihere, in 22 minutes, would have 17 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. The final score at Chase Center would be 82-66.

Golden State Valkyries will play their final regular-season home game against the Seattle Storm, Saturday, September 18th, at 6:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on Prime Video. However, Golden State will see Portland one last time on Tuesday, September 22nd, in Portland. If the Valkyries win, Golden State will get the season series sweep over Portland.

San Francisco Giants podcast Lincoln Juarez: Perdomo looking to rebound after last outing; Can SF pitching shutdown Dodgers Muncy?

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St Louis Cardinal Thomas Saggese (left) reaches base safely after San Francisco Giants pitcher Carson Seymour drops the ball and was charged with the error in the bottom of the seventh inning at Busch Memorial Stadium in St Louis on Thu Sep 17, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 Can Giants left-hander César Perdomo rebound after allowing five runs over 4⅔ innings in his most recent start and keep the Dodgers’ lineup under control?

#2 How will the Giants attack Max Muncy, who has hit more home runs at Dodger Stadium than any other player in franchise history?

#3 Can Jung Hoo Lee provide enough offense for San Francisco against a Dodgers pitching staff that has been among the National League’s strongest?

#4 With Shohei Ohtani sidelined for Friday’s opener, how much will his absence affect the Dodgers’ lineup, and could San Francisco take advantage?

#5 Ohtani is eligible to return September 23 at the earliest. Can the Giants’ bullpen keep the games close late, particularly against a Dodgers club that enters the series with a 92-60 record compared with San Francisco’s 64-89 mark?

Lincoln Juarez does the San Francisco Giants podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s game wrap: Six-Run Fourth Buries A’s 10-1 in Tampa Bay

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Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero celebrates after the Rays defeated the Sacramento A’s at Tropicana Field in St Petersburg on Thu Sep 17, 2026 (AP News photo)

Six-Run Fourth Buries A’s 10-1 in Tampa Bay

By Mauricio Segura

The Tampa Bay Rays turned the fourth inning into a runaway train and finished off a 10-1 win. The loss completed a three-game sweep and dropped the Sacramento A’s to 61-92, while Tampa Bay took all six meetings in the season series. The A’s had been 0-5 against the Rays with one game remaining before the finale.

For three innings, Jeffrey Springs matched Drew Rasmussen zero for zero. Sacramento even put pressure on the Rays in the third when Denzel Clarke singled with two outs, stole second, and then took third as Henry Bolte stole second behind him. Jeff McNeil grounded out to end the threat, leaving two runners in scoring position. Bolte had been tied for the Major League lead in September stolen bases before the game, and the A’s showed early that their speed could create trouble.

The game broke apart in the fourth. Jonathan Aranda opened the inning with a double, Junior Caminero drew a walk, and Liam Hicks followed with another. Springs got Jonny DeLuca on a force play at the plate, but Chandler Simpson lined a two-run single to center for a 2-0 lead. Ryan Vilade was then hit by a pitch, loading the bases again.

Richie Palacios followed with the swing that turned the inning from damage into disaster. His double to right brought home DeLuca and Simpson, and Vilade also scored after the throw got away from catcher Jonah Heim. Palacios advanced to third on the error and scored when Taylor Walls dropped a bunt single toward third. By the time Geoff Hartlieb replaced Springs, Tampa Bay had scored six times.

It was a rough ending for Springs in a familiar place. Before joining the Athletics, the left-hander pitched for Tampa Bay from 2021 through 2024, going 18-8 with a 2.63 ERA in 86 games, including 35 starts. He allowed six runs on five hits and two walks over 3 1/3 innings, striking out four. Rasmussen went the other direction, holding the A’s scoreless over five innings while giving up four hits and two walks with three strikeouts.

Lawrence Butler finally gave the Green and Gold something to celebrate in the sixth. Casey Legumina replaced Rasmussen, and Butler greeted him with a solo homer to right, his 17th of the season. Butler also had a fourth-inning single, finishing with two of Sacramento’s five hits. The A’s began the day with a Major League-best 25 home runs in September, but Butler’s blast was all the power they could produce.

Tampa Bay answered before the A’s could build anything around Butler’s homer. Simpson singled, stole second, and then stole third as pinch-runner Cedric Mullins took second. Richie Palacios walked to load the bases, and Chris Roycroft issued bases-loaded walks to Walls and Aranda, pushing the score to 8-1.

The Rays added two more in the eighth after an error by Bolte helped extend the inning. With the bases loaded, Hicks hit a two-run infield single that scored Walls and Aranda. Drew Rom got the final out, but the damage had already pushed Tampa Bay into double digits.

Sacramento never found another answer. Alex Cook retired Tommy White, Alika Williams and Jonah Heim in order in the ninth, ending an afternoon in which the A’s managed five hits and left seven runners on base. The first two games of the series were decided by one run, but the finale offered no such suspense.

The road trip now shifts to Cleveland, where the A’s Mason Barnett (1-4, 7.08 ERA, 38 strikeouts) is set to face the Guardians Daniel Espino (0-0, 2.92 ERA, 21 strikeouts), with first pitch scheduled for 4:10 p.m. Pacific.

Costa Rican-born Mauricio Segura has been covering sports in the Bay Area since 2001 for a variety of magazines and newspapers, as well as his own publication, Golden Bay Times.

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. 

NHL podcast Len Shapiro: Hellebuyck is a no show suspended insists on trade from Jets; How Doughty’s captaincy impacts Kings; plus more news

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Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been suspended by the Jets for failing to report to the Jets pre season camp. Hellebuyck has asked for a trade he’s still under contract with the Jets and wants out. (AP file photo)

NHL podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 How will the Winnipeg Jets handle Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension after he failed to report to training camp, and what could it mean for his trade situation?

#2 What impact could Drew Doughty have as the Los Angeles Kings’ new captain following Anže Kopitar’s retirement?

#3 How significant is Chris Tanev’s return to training camp for the Toronto Maple Leafs after his core-muscle surgery?

#4 Which players and roster battles should NHL fans watch as teams begin training camp, including Detroit’s 49-player camp?

#5 How will Carolina navigate Alexander Nikishin’s absence from training camp and Seth Jarvis’ expected early-season absence as the defending Stanley Cup champions prepare for the new season?

Len Shapiro does the NHL podcast Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson: Rays blitz A’s 10-1 in Thursday matinee at Tropicana

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Tampa Rays Chandler Simpson (right) scores ahead of the throw as Sacramento A’s catcher Jonah Heim waits for the ball on a three run double by Richie Palacios in the last of the fourth inning at Tropicana Field in Tampa Bay on Thu Sep 17, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 Can’t put out a team that’s on fire like the Tampa Bay R as the Sacramento A’s were landslided 10-1 at Tropicana Field in St Petersburg on Thursday afternoon.

#2 Once again A’s starter Jeffrey Springs got lit up pitching 3.1 innings, allowing five hits and six earned runs. Springs picks up his 15th loss against only four wins for the season.

#3 Springs pitched shutout ball until the bottom of the fourth inning and that’s when the Rays let into him with a six run rally and it was difficult to stop the bleeding.

#4 The A’s couldn’t get any offense going just picking up one run in the top of the sixth by Lawrence Butler whose been swinging a hot bat of late hit a solo shot for the A’s only run.

#5 The A’s will try and turn the page after getting swept in Tampa Bay this time in Cleveland on Friday night against former A Stephen Vogt and the Guardians at Progressive Field. Starting pitchers for Sacramento RHP Mason Barnett (1-4 ERA 7.08) for Cleveland RHP Daniel Espino (0-0 ERA 2.92) first pitch 4:10pm PDT.

Join Jeremiah Salmonson for the A’s podcasts each Thursday 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. 

San Jose Spartans report: Spartans host Bulldogs in “Battle of the Valley” in week 2 of the NCAA season at Spartan Stadium Saturday

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San Jose State Spartans running back Jaberi Bates (6) runs the ball up field against Cal Poly Mustangs defesive back RL Miller (4) at Spartan Stadium in San Jose on Sat Sep 12, 2026. The Spartans host the Fresno State Bulldogs this Sat Sep 19, 2026 (San Jose State Spartans photo)

By Lucas Quick

SAN JOSE–Another chapter of “The Battle of the Valley” between San Jose State (2-1, 0-0 MW) and Fresno State (1-1, 0-0 MW) begins on Saturday, but there are some new changes in a lengthy rivalry.

With the conference shift from the Mountain West to the PAC-12 for the Bulldogs, this marks the first time both teams will face off in a nonconference matchup since 1994 and the earliest matchup in a season since that same year.

Both teams come out of Week 1 with wins in their home openers, with Fresno State’s dismantling of Sacramento State, 49-3, and SJSU holding onto a 30-20 win over Cal Poly.

A matchup so early into the season brings a lot of questions and uncertainty surrounding both teams. Both offenses have had their fair share of bright spots and weaknesses.

The first quarter of this matchup will be crucial for both teams, as neither team has scored in the first quarter this season. Getting off to a good start early can be a potential deciding factor in who comes out on top.

“You always want to get off to a fast start,” SJSU head coach Ken Niumatalolo said. “So we’re doing all we can, I’m sure they [Fresno State] are too. Nobody wants to start scoreless.”

The Spartans will need to play more disciplined football and avoid making as many mental mistakes as they committed in their previous two matchups. While starting on a better note than last season, the product isn’t close to perfection, and Niumatalolo has emphasized that this week.

“Obviously, winning is big for our school and our friends but if we don’t play well, it doesn’t matter,” Niumatalolo said. “So the big thing is just preparing so we can play well and execute.”

The line of scrimmage battle is another key factor to keep an eye on. SJSU’s offense has opened up its rushing attack at a level that hasn’t been seen often under offensive coordinator Craig Stutzmann’s system. In all three games, they have eclipsed 100 yards rushing, putting less weight on senior quarterback Luke Weaver’s shoulders.

One of the Bulldogs’ biggest strengths comes on their defensive line and their “front seven,” with nickelback Simeon Harris being named to the Jim Thorpe watch list heading into this season. Running back Jabari Bates has had a career year early on, but this is the biggest task he and this offense have faced since USC.

In what could be a tight game or a game where the Spartans might have to play behind, Weaver is going to need to lead his offense to a consistent, turnover-free game in order to go 3-1 heading into their bye week.

Lucas Quick is a San Jose Spartans football beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s game wrap: A’s four runs down and one run short in loss to Rays 4-3

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Sacramento A’s Henry Bolte is congratulated by third base coach Bobby Crosby before heading home after hitting his 11th home run of the season against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St Petersburg on Wed Sep 16, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Mauricio Segura

The Tampa Bay Rays did all of its scoring before the Sacramento Athletics could answer on Wednesday night, then protected a one-run lead the rest of the way. The Rays scored twice in each of the first two innings against Brady Basso and held off Sacramento for a 4-3 win, handing the A’s their second straight loss in the series.

Basso was two outs into the first before Tampa Bay strung together three consecutive doubles. Junior Caminero started the run with a drive to center, Jonny DeLuca followed with an RBI double to left, and Chandler Simpson sent another double into right to score DeLuca. The Rays went right back to work in the second. Jorge Mateo singled, stole second and scored on Nick Fortes’ double. Ryan Vilade later singled home Fortes for a 4-0 lead.

Basso never found room to settle. He allowed four runs on seven hits in 2 2/3 innings, with no walks and no strikeouts, and took the loss to fall to 1-3. The left-hander had thrown seven scoreless innings across his previous two starts, but Tampa Bay broke that stretch quickly.

The Athletics answered in the third, and two young hitters supplied the power. Tommy White opened the inning with a solo homer to left, his third of the season. After Carlos Cortes and Brian Serven were retired, Henry Bolte drove a solo shot to center for his 11th homer, trimming the deficit to 4-2. White’s homer carried a little extra meaning after he spoke about the memories he shared with his father at that ballpark and how he fell in love with baseball there.

Bolte’s blast continued a strong September. He began the game batting .313 for the month with four home runs, six stolen bases and a .450 on-base percentage. He also had already reached 20 steals for the season, the most by an Athletics player age 22 or younger since Rickey Henderson stole 56 at age 22 in 1981.

Once Basso left, Sacramento’s bullpen gave the offense every chance to finish the comeback. Seth Johnson retired all seven batters he faced and struck out four over 2 1/3 innings. Drew Rom, Scott Blewett and Hogan Harris followed, and the four relievers combined for 5 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing only two hits, issuing no walks and striking out six.

The A’s moved within one in the sixth. Jeff McNeil doubled off Kevin Kelly and Shea Langeliers followed with a single through the middle to score him. The hit extended Langeliers’ career-best hitting streak to 12 games. The catcher had only recently returned after surgery on a torn right meniscus, making his continued production one of the brighter parts of the late-season stretch.

Sacramento had chances to find the tying run but could not produce another hit when it mattered most. Tommy White singled in the fifth and again in the seventh, finishing 3-for-4 with the homer. McNeil went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored. Lawrence Butler singled in the fourth, but Donovan Walton grounded into a double play to end that inning.

Tampa Bay starter Nick Martinez worked five innings, allowing two runs on five hits with three strikeouts and no walks to earn his 15th victory. The Rays then used Kevin Kelly, Cam Booser and Cole Sulser to cover the final four innings. Sulser retired Zack Gelof, Walton and White in order in the ninth for his third save.

The series wraps Thursday with Jeffrey Springs (4-13, 5.93 ERA, 105 K) starting for the Athletics against Drew Rasmussen (14-5, 2.81 ERA, 160 K) for Tampa Bay, with first pitch scheduled for 10:10 a.m. Pacific.

Costa Rican-born Mauricio Segura has been covering sports in the Bay Area since 2001 for a variety of magazines and newspapers, as well as his own publication, Golden Bay Times.

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. 

Sacramento A’s podcast Bridget Mulcahy: Rays beat A’s 4-3; Tampa’s Martinez gets 15th win in 5 innings of work

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Sacramento A’s Lawrence Butler (right) is tagged out by the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Jorge Mateo (left) i the bottom of the fourth inning at Tropicana Field in St Petersburg on Wed Sep 16, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Bridget Mulcahy:

#1 It was the Tampa Bay Rays Nick Martinez who pitched five innings for his 15th win over the Sacramento A’s for a 4-3 win

#2 The Rays Jonny DeLuca helped the offense with and RBI double going 2 for 4 Wednesday night in Tampa for the Rays fifth straight win in a row.

#3 The A’s Tommy “Tanks” White homered in the top of the third inning for a 347 foot home run in left field and Henry Bolte clubbed his 11th home run of the season.

#4 The A’s Shea Langeliers got a RBI single in the sixth inning and extended his hit streak to 12 games.

#5 The A’s conclude this three game series with the Rays Thursday with LHP Jeffrey Springs (4-13 ERA 5.93) and for the Rays RHP Drew Rasmussen (14-5 ERA 2.81) first pitch is 10:10AM PDT at Tropicana Field in St Petersburg.

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

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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. 

NFL podcast Jessica Kwong: Mahomes and Chiefs looking to keep rolling after week 1 win; Dolphins Louis out for week 2 against 49ers; plus more news

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III (9) goes airborne against Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron (23) on Monday Night Football Sep 14, 2026 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City (AP News photo)

NFL podcast Jessica Kwong:

#1 Can Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker III keep the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense rolling after their impressive Week 1 victory over the Denver Broncos?

#2 How concerned should the Miami Dolphins be about rookie safety Kyle Louis missing the Week 2 matchup against Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers because of his MCL sprain?

#3 Can Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears build on their 59-point explosion against the Carolina Panthers when they face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2?

#4 After Josh Allen accounted for four touchdowns in the Buffalo Bills’ victory over the Houston Texans, can Allen and the Bills maintain that offensive momentum against the Detroit Lions?

#5 Did Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry give the Baltimore Ravens enough offensive firepower in Week 1 to establish them as a major contender after their victory over the Indianapolis Colts?

Jessica Kwong does the NFL podcasts every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com