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A’s pile on Angels with 17-4 laugher at the Big A in Anaheim

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Sacramento A’s Cody Thomas rounds the bases after slugging a three run home run in the bottom eighth against the Los Angeles Angels at the Big A in Anaheim on Sat Sep 6, 2024 (AP News photo)

Athletics Hammer Angels with Relentless Barrage 17-4

By Mauricio Segura

The Sacramento Athletics wasted no time lighting up the scoreboard at Angel Stadium, jumping all over Los Angeles pitching in a 17-4 massacre that was never in doubt after the opening attack.

The Green and Gold came out swinging in the first, setting the tone with a two-out rally. Nick Kurtz and Colby Thomas each drew walks before Jacob Wilson lined a single to load the bases. Tyler Soderstrom then cleared them with a bases-clearing double, giving the Athletics a quick 3-0 cushion.

Sacramento kept the pedal down in the second inning. After Brent Rooker’s RBI double extended the lead, Thomas followed with a towering three-run homer to left center, putting the A’s up 7-0 before the Angels had even recorded their sixth out. By the time Kurtz launched his 29th homer of the year in the fourth, the Angels were reeling, down 8-1 and looking for answers.

Sacramento’s offense wasn’t finished. In the sixth, Wilson singled and came around to score on a groundout to push the lead to 9-1. Then came the knockout punch in the eighth, when pinch-hitter Carlos Cortes drilled a three-run shot for his first big league homer. The onslaught continued with six consecutive hits, capped by Shea Langeliers’ two-run single that ballooned the score to 14-1.

Even after Los Angeles answered with back-to-back homers in the bottom of the eighth from Matthew Lugo and Jo Adell, the A’s refused to let the night end quietly. In the ninth, JJ Bleday crushed a three-run homer to right, giving Sacramento its final total of 17 runs on 20 hits.

Every part of the lineup contributed: Wilson collected three hits, Langeliers added four with three runs batted in, and Thomas homered and singled in a strong performance. Cortes’ storybook blast highlighted a bench that kept pouring it on.

On the mound, Sacramento’s pitching was just as sharp. The Angels managed only scattered singles until Yoán Moncada tripled in the third for their first run. Starter J.T. Ginn and relievers Hogan Harris and Scott McGough combined to hold Los Angeles largely in check, striking out eight and stranding runners in nearly every frame.

By the end, the Angels were left searching for positives in a lopsided loss, while the Athletics cemented another statement victory powered by patience at the plate, timely hitting, and a relentless offensive attack. For Sacramento, the message was clear: when the bats wake up this early, the game can be decided before the sun even sets.

Starting pitchers for Sunday’s game at the Big A for Sacramento RHP Luis Severino (6-11 ERA 4.65) for Los Angeles LHP Mitch Ferris (1-0 ERA 1.80) first pitch 1:07pm PT.

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.

Giants Lose Ground in September Push Losing To the Cardinals 3-2

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San Francisco Giants Matt Chapman (right) is tagged out by St Louis Cardinal catcher Jimmy Crooks (left) in the top of the sixth inning at Busch Stadium in St Louis on Sat Sep 6, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Going into the ninth inning the San Francisco Giants (72-70) were looking good leading 2-0 with ace closer Ryan Walker on the mound. Walker had not allowed a run in his last ten appearances. The St. Louis Cardinals (71-72) offense woke up in the ninth inning with four hits scoring three runs and coming away with the walk-off 3-2 Saturday night at Busch Stadium.

The most disappointing of all was that the Giants could have pulled to within three games of the current third wild game which right now appears to be the New York Mets. New York lost to the Reds today so San Francisco did not lose any ground but could have made up some precious ground. It was a real heart-breaker..

Game recap: The first three innings of Saturday night’s game were quiet. San Francisco pitcher Justin Verlander had a lengthy 24 pitch first inning giving up a single before settling in and going three and out through the third inning. Neither team had much going on offensively until the fourth inning.

San Francisco got up on the scoreboard in the fourth inning scoring two runs. Casey Schmitt sacrificed Dominic Smith home for the early 1-0 lead. They extended their lead when Drew Gilbert doubled and Matt Chapman scored from third base for a 2-0 lead.

Justin Verlander kept the Cardinals off the scoreboard pitching through six scoreless innings. He had an exceptional game allowing three hits, no runs, no walks with six punch-outs. He was relieved in the seventh inning by Joey Lucchesi who breezed through the seventh.

With only two more innings left in the game, the Giants needed an insurance run or two and the long ball was strangely silent. Neither team had been hitting in this pitcher’s duel; fvie hits for San Francisco and three for St. Louis.

San Francisco took the 2-0 lead into the top of the ninth inning. The Giants had done a great job limiting the Cardinals hits only allowing five hits in game one and Saturday night only three through eight innings.

San Francisco went down one, two, three and now faced the heart of the St. Louis lineup in the bottom of the ninth inning. They would be looking to Ryan Walker to close out this game and take a 2-0 series lead.

Walker has not allowed a run in his last ten outings so a lot of hope was pinned on this guy. It was a shaky start for Walker allowing a Nolan Gorman single followed by a Masyn Winn single and the tying run was aboard and the go-ahead run was at the plate.

The Cardinals Jimmy Crooks was hit by a pitch and the bases were loaded with no outs. The Cardinals had a golden opportunity to turn this game around. St. Louis picked just the perfect time to start hitting.

They went into the inning with only three hits but finished the game with seven hits. With the bases loaded St. Louis were not about to let this game go. Thomas Saggese singled Gorman home and they topped this game off with a Jordan Walker double that drove Winn and Hampson home and that was the ball game.

The Cardinals had pulled off the walk-off after trailing for the entire game 3-2. San Francisco held for eight innings but it all fell apart in the ninth inning.

This was a heart breaking loss for the Giants after such an amazing run cutting short their home run streak as well as their five-game winning streak. They have now won 11 of their last 13 games hoping to come back strong tomorrow in game three to win the series.

The one bit of good news is that the Mets dropped their game to the Reds Saturday. San Francisco did not lose any ground but a win would have meant a lot. They will hopefully turn this all around in Sunday’s game three.

Game notes: Saturday evening the Giants battled the St. Louis Cardinals in game two of their three game series after winning game one Friday night 8-2 and losing Saturday night 3-2. Every game going forward is critical.

They are not far off for that third wild game despite many claiming they are out of the hunt. The way that this team has been playing all bets are off. The Giants trail the Mets by four games with 21 games left in the season.

San Francisco just needs to take care of their own business and they just might see some action in October. The New York Mets have a tough schedule to close out the season although the Giants remaining schedule is far from easy .

It’s just that the Mets schedule is a bear. The way the Giants had been playing right now they have certainly set the stage for one amazing finish. They are regarded right now as one of the hottest teams in the majors. The Giants who lost to the Cardinals Saturday didn’t lose any ground in the Wild Card race are still four games for the last wild card spot.

San Francisco will send Kai-Wei Teng (2-3 ERA 7.23) to the mound Sunday who had a great outing in his last game Monday against Colorado. The Giants will need more of the same from Teng. The Cardinals will start Sonny Gray who comes into this game with a 12-8 win/loss record and a 4.43 ERA. First pitch for game three is scheduled for 11:15 AM deciding the series.

A’s Bats Break Out in Anaheim as Butler and Bleday Power Past Angels 10-4

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Sacramento A’s centerfielder Lawrence Butler chases down a Los Angeles Angels Luis Rengifo fly ball in the eighth inning at Anaheim Stadium on Fri Sep 5, 2025 (AP News photo)

A’s Bats Break Out in Anaheim as Butler and Bleday Power Past Angels 10-4

By Mauricio Segura

For a club that has spent too many nights watching its offense sputter, the Sacramento Athletics finally flipped the script in Anaheim. What began as a sloppy first inning on both sides quickly turned into a showcase of the Green and Gold’s young power core, capped by Lawrence Butler’s ninth-inning blast and JJ Bleday’s statement swing in the third.

By the end of the Friday night, the A’s walked off with a 10-4 win that reminded everyone why they still rank among the league’s most dangerous lineups since the All-Star break.

The early frames hardly suggested excitement Rookie starter Mason Barnett, making just his second big league appearance, immediately found himself in a mess. After Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers, and Brent Rooker all walked to load the bases before a single out, Tyler Soderstrom’s grounder produced both a double play and the game’s first run.

Jacob Wilson followed with a sharp RBI single, giving Sacramento a 2-0 cushion. Barnett promptly gave it right back. He hit Zach Neto, walked Mike Trout, and watched Yoán Moncada and Luis Rengifo chip away. By the time Oswald Peraza lifted a sac fly, the Angels led 4-2 and Barnett had already thrown 40 stressful pitches. For a rookie trying to settle in, it looked like another long night.

But Sacramento’s offense, which entered the day leading the majors in doubles and ranking among the top five in OPS since the break, had other plans. In the third, the lineup erupted. Langeliers singled, Soderstrom followed, and Wilson worked a walk to load the bases.

Butler chopped a single to first to drive in a run, and Zack Gelof’s liner tied the game. A wild pitch pushed Sacramento back on top, setting the stage for Bleday’s thunderclap. The outfielder launched his 13th homer of the year into the left-field seats, a three-run shot that turned Angel Stadium into a library. Suddenly, it was 8-4, and the A’s never looked back.

The inning wasn’t done. Darell Hernaiz singled, stole a base, and eventually scored when Rooker wore a pitch with the bases loaded. Nine runs through three innings was more than enough for manager Mark Kotsay’s bullpen, which has been the club’s strongest unit for months.

Relievers Justin Sterner, Elvis Alvarado, and Michael Kelly combined for six scoreless innings, racking up strikeouts while keeping Trout and company swinging through air. It was the exact type of performance the organization envisioned when rebuilding the relief corps after Mason Miller’s departure earlier in the year.

From there, the only drama came in Butler’s final at-bat. Leading off the ninth, the 24-year-old belted his 19th homer, a shot to dead center that punctuated the Battle of Anaheim. Butler’s glove has been steady all season, ranking among the league’s best in outfield putouts, but his bat has lagged. If this swing sparks a September surge, Sacramento will happily take it.

There were other encouraging signs. Kurtz, the rookie phenom leading all first-year players in home runs, RBIs, and walks, reached base three more times. Wilson, who tops all rookies in hits and batting average, delivered again with two big swings.

Langeliers, who has been an extra-base hit machine since the break, kept the line moving with two more knocks. When the Athletics get contributions from all three, the lineup lengthens in a way that forces pitchers into mistakes.

The win pushed Sacramento to 65-77, still lodged in the cellar of the AL West but showing glimpses of a club better than its record. They have now scored 96 first-inning runs this year, second most in the majors, and continue to play spoiler with power. More importantly, they shook off a disastrous start from their rookie pitcher without ever looking rattled, a trait that bodes well for the final stretch.

For the Angels, the frustration deepens. Trout went hitless with two strikeouts, Moncada fanned twice, and their pitching staff unraveled under the weight of walks and wild pitches. By the late innings, the game felt less like a rivalry clash and more like a showcase for Sacramento’s next wave.

The A’s will try to build on the outburst with RHP J.T. Ginn (2-6 ERA 5.17) set to start on Saturday. If the lineup carries over the same swagger, Anaheim could be in for another long night. The Angels will start LHP Yusei Kikuchi (6-10 ERA 3.83).

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.

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Giants Start Hot In St. Louis Series Winning Game One 8-2

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San Francisco Giants Willy Adames takes a look at his home run ball’s flight against the St Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St Louis on Fri Aug 5, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Every single player on the San Francisco Giant’s (72-69) roster had hits in their 8-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals (70-72) in game one of their three game series Friday. Jung Hoo Lee had four hits and Patrick Bailey with three hits and on top of that the Giants also hit two more home runs in the first inning off the bats of Rafael Devers and Willy Adames. They finished the game with 18 hits.

The Giants continue to improve their play now three games over .500 although they have something like an 11% chance of making the playoffs and are four games back for the last Wild Card spot.

This current turnaround unfortunately came a bit too late because right now they are playing lights out. The Cardinals were also in the hunt but their chances have also diminished. The Giants are playing crazy good baseball right now but despite that according to FanGraphs they have almost a 5% chance to make the playoff.

Depending who you believe whether it be 5 % or 11%, the odds are not in the Giants favor. What a shame they could not have turned the season around earlier but it is what it is. All that is out of their control right now and their playing the best ball that they can and let the chips fall where they may.

While it will probably turn out badly, they have to be very proud of the way they are playing right now. The Giants took the first game of this three game series. Giants starter Carson Seymour pitched five innings allowed two hits, one run, one walk and two strikeouts.

The Giants’ Devers and Adames made sure that streak would live another day. Devers hit the first of two home runs in the first inning, a solo shot to center for a 1-0 lead. Adames followed that hit with a home run of his own for a 2-0 lead, another solo to center keeping center fielder Victor Scott II busy watching the ball fly into the stands. It was a great start for San Francisco, not so much for the Cardinals.

San Francisco Giants took the 2-0 lead into the fourth inning where they unleashed a barrage of runs taking a 6-0 lead. Drew Gilbert drove in the first run hitting a sacrifice driving Jung Hoo Lee home taking a 3-0 lead.

Patrick Bailey and Devers both hit singles in the inning driving in two more runs. Casey Schmitt and Patrick Bailey both scored runs on those hits and the Giants were looking great with a 5-0 lead. They would tack one more run on when Adames grounded into a fielders choice driving in Heliot Ramos and San Francisco had a 6-0 lead going into the bottom of the fifth inning.

St. Louis pitcher Michael McGreevy had a rough time in the four innings he pitched. He gave up nine hits, six earned runs, one walks and only three strikeouts. He was relieved in the fifth inning by Gordon Graceffo.

The Cardinals finally made it up on the scoreboard in the bottom of the fifth inning. They scored a single run off a Scott II single driving in Jimmy Crooks but St. Louis had a whole lot more work to do in this game trailing 1-6.

The Giants took the 6-1 lead into the top of the seventh inning. Matt Chapman started off the inning with a single followed by a Jung Hoo Lee triple allowing Chapman to score and the hits just kept on coming. Now leading 7-1, Casey Schmitt singled driving in Lee for an 8-1 tally with no outs. Gilbert fouled out and Ramos hit into a double play to end the inning and this game went into the bottom of the seventh inning.

San Francisco’s Tristan Beck took over on the mound in the bottom of the seventh inning. San Francisco starting pitcher Carson Seymour had a great showing going five innings allowing only two hits, one earned run, one walk with two strikeouts. He was relieved in the sixth inning by Matt Gage before Beck took over in the seventh. Beck got the Giants out of the inning and it was on to the eighth.

With two outs in the eighth inning that Giants were threatening to add to their score loading the bases with Schmitt at the plate. Unfortunately Schmitt struck out and San Francisco had missed a great opportunity put more runs on the board.

The Cardinals hit a solo home run in the eighth inning cutting the Giants lead to 8-2 but they were three outs away from losing the game in the ninth inning. Jimmy Crooks struck out swinging, Thomas Saggese flied out and Jordan Walker struck for the third out and that was the ball game with the Giants taking game one 8-2.

San Francisco finished the game with 18 hits. while the Cardinals had only five. There was some great offensive play going on for the Giants in this game. Beck finished the three final innings only allowing two hits and one run.

The two teams will meet up Saturday night in game two with first pitch scheduled for 4:15 PM. Justin Verlander will be on the mound for the Giants with a 3-10 win/loss record and a 4.29 ERA. The Cardinals Andre Pallante will start in game two with a 6-13 win/loss record and a 5.38 ERA.

A’s Baseball podcast Lincoln Juarez: A’s start final month of season in another slump

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Sacramento A’s starter Luis Severino has shown vast improvement since the All Star break. Despite the 2-1 loss in St Louis Tuesday Severino has improved his ERA. (AP file photo)

A’s Baseball podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 The A’s opened up the final month of the regular season losing two of three in St. Louis to the Cardinals. The offense could only come up with one run in each of the final two games.

#2 Luis Severino threw five shut-out innings Tuesday night in St. Louis but the A’s eventually fell to the Cardinals 2-1. He only allowed three hits as well.

#3 Jeffrey Springs also pitched very well Wednesday night in the A’s 5-1 loss to the Cardinals, allowing just two runs on five hits while striking out four.

#4 Looking ahead to the weekend, the A’s are in Anaheim for a three game set against the Angels and at this point it just seems like they are trying to get through the last month of the season however they can and build onto next year.

#5 The A’s putting out on social media some footage of walls being put up at the stadium site in Las Vegas saying, “We’re going vertical”. Interesting to see the progress being made out at the site.

Lincoln Juarez does the Sacramento A’s podcasts Fridays 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.

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Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson: A’s Mason Barnett makes start against Angels Friday

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Sacramento A’s pitcher Mason Barnett is the starting pitcher against the Los Angeles Angels on Fri Sep 5, 2025 at the Big A in Anaheim to open a three game series (photo from A’s instagram)

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 St Louis Cardinal Wilson Contreras got three hits, four RBIs and the Cards Nolan Gorman slugged a home run and the Cards pitcher Matthew Liberatore threw for five and one third innings as the Cards beat the Sacramento A’s Wednesday night 5-1 at Busch Stadium in St Louis.

#2 Libertore picked up his seventh win of the season and the Cards Jo Jo Romero got the last four outs to pick up his seventh save of the season.

#3 The Cards Gorman hit a solo homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to pick up his 14 of the year. Gorman also had two base hits in the contest.

#4 The A’s Nick Kurtz hit an opposite field homer in the top of the eighth for his 28th of the season. For Kurtz it was his 14 opposite field home run this season.

#5 The A’s are off Thursday and are in Anaheim Friday night at the Big A to face the Los Angeles Angels. Starting pitcher for the A’s RHP Mason Barnett (0-1 ERA 11.25) the Angels have not announced a starter as of yet. First pitch 6:35pm PT.

Join Jeremiah Salmonson does the A’s podcasts Thursdays 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.

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Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

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Sacramento A’s game wrap:Contreras Crashes the Party as Sacramento’s Late Rally Falls Short 5-1

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St Louis Cardinals Wilson Contreras celebrates after hitting a two run triple in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Sacramento A’s at Busch Stadium in St Louis on Thu Sep 4, 2025 (AP News photo)

Contreras Crashes the Party as Sacramento’s Late Rally Falls Short

By Mauricio Segura

The Sacramento Athletics were looking to shake off the dust and get something going at Busch Stadium on Thursday night, but despite a late spark, they couldn’t claw back from a steady St. Louis Cardinals squad. The game felt more like a chess match than a slugfest for most of the night until Willson Contreras flipped the board with a monster performance, powering the Cards to a 5-1 win over the Sacramento A’s.

Things started off quietly enough, with both teams going scoreless through the first two innings. Sacramento’s lefty Jeffrey Springs was in control early, keeping the Cardinals guessing and escaping a second-inning jam with runners on the corners. The A’s offense, meanwhile, looked more like they were hitting with pool noodles than bats, managing just two baserunners through the first three frames.

It wasn’t until the bottom of the third that the Cards cracked through, and guess who made the noise? That’d be Contreras. After a Masyn Winn single and Iván Herrera walk, Contreras stepped up and roped a two-run single to right. Brent Rooker tried to play hero with a strong throw, but Contreras was gunned down trying to stretch it into a double. Still, damage done. Cards up 2-0.

From that point, the game had a sluggish rhythm. Sacramento had a chance to answer in the top of the fourth after Rooker singled and swiped second, but a pair of flyouts and a strikeout stranded him. The A’s had runners in scoring position again in the seventh, but came up empty after Zack Gelof grounded out and Carlos Cortes was erased on a force play. If there was a theme to the night for Sacramento, it was missed opportunities, and not in the poetic, coming-of-age movie way.

Meanwhile, the Cardinals kept doing just enough. Nolan Gorman sent a solo shot into the Missouri sky in the bottom of the seventh, giving St. Louis a 3-0 cushion and reminding everyone that even low-scoring games can turn on a single pitch.

Finally, in the top of the eighth, Sacramento fans got something to cheer about. Rookie Nick Kurtz stepped in and launched his 28th homer of the season into left field, cutting the lead to 3-1. Rooker followed with his second double of the night and things started to feel a little different.

Tyler Soderstrom singled to put runners on the corners, and suddenly the tying run was at first. But just as quickly as the moment swelled, it popped. Gelof struck out, and Hernaiz grounded out after a failed challenge at first.

The bottom of the eighth? That’s when Contreras buried it.

After a leadoff groundout and a walk to Winn, the A’s intentionally walked Lars Nootbaar, a smart move on paper. But with two outs and runners on first and second, Contreras stepped up and lasered a triple to center, clearing the bases and putting the game effectively out of reach at 5-1. That brought his RBI total to four for the night. Not bad for a guy who also played first base all game, a position he’s still relatively new to.

In the ninth, Lawrence Butler tried to ignite one final rally with a leadoff single, but Brett Harris rolled into a double play and Langeliers grounded out to seal the deal.

For Sacramento, the night was frustrating. They had ten hits, just one fewer than the Cardinals, but went 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left six men on base. Brent Rooker continued to rake, collecting his 36th double and adding a single, while Nick Kurtz’s solo shot was the only tally on the scoreboard. Butler chipped in three hits of his own, but it wasn’t enough.

Defensively, the A’s didn’t boot the ball around. No errors. And Springs gave them a respectable start. But they just couldn’t string the hits together when it counted. That’s been the story of the season in too many games like this one: a solid outing, flashes of potential, but no finish.

Meanwhile, St. Louis didn’t do anything flashy outside of Contreras’ bat and Gorman’s bomb, but they were efficient. And in a game where every hit mattered, that was the difference.

A’s have Thursday off will take on the Los Angeles Angels Friday night at the Big A in Anaheim. Starting pitcher for Sacramento RHP Mason Barnett (0-1 ERA 11.25) no pitcher has been announced for the Angels.

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. 

Giants Clock Another Sweep Beating Rockies 10-8/Chapman appeals 1 game suspension for Tuesday brawl

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San Francisco Giants Matt Chapman (26) forearm bashes Heliot Ramos (17) in the top of the sixth inning after hitting a home run against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Wed Sep 3, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (71-69) beat the Colorado Rockies (39-101) sweeping them in a 10-8 win in game three of their series. They hit three home runs in tonight’s game keeping their streak going strong. Matt Chapman had two homers in the game more than making up for the time he missed after getting ejected in Tuesday’s game. Chapman was suspended one day for making contact with Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeman during a bench emptying brawl in the top of the first inning on Tuesday. Chapman has appealed the suspension.

The first a solo shot and the second a three run home run. Drew Gilbert hit the third home run in the seventh inning.

Game recap: San Francisco got this game going early jumping all over the Rockies taking a 4-0 lead into the bottom of the fourth inning. Matt Chapman more then made up for the time he missed in yesterday’s game hitting a solo home run to center in the second inning for the early 1-0 lead.

San Francisco continued to pile on the runs scoring three more runs in the third inning taking a 4-0 lead. Rafael Devers singled Patrick Bailey home extending their lead to 2-0. It turned into a very busy inning for the Giants. Willie Adames sacrificed Heliot Ramos home. San Francisco followed that up with a Wilmer Flores singled driving Rafael Devers home looking very much in control of this game with the 4-0 lead.

The Rockies finally got up on the scoreboard in the bottom of the fourth inning 1-4 but still had a lot of work to do. Brenton Doyle hit a single driving Ezequiel Tovar home from third base for the one-run inning.

Colorado had more in store not only tying up the game but taking their first lead of the game 5-4 in the bottom of the fifth inning. Tyler Freeman singled Kyle Karros home as the Rockies began to pile on the runs. Hunter Goodman singled and another Colorado run came in; Freeman scored off a San Francisco error. Jordan Beck came to the plate and singled a couple or runners home, Ezequiel Tovar and Hunter Goodman, giving the Rockies a 5-4 lead. The challenge now for the Rockies would be to protect the one-run lead going into the sixth inning.

It had been a good game for San Francisco starting pitcher Robbie Ray going into the fifth inning but that came to an end when Colorado started fireworks of their own hitting lights out. Ray finished going 4 2/3 innings allowing 7 hits, 4 earned runs, 1 walk and 8 strikeouts. He was relieved by Joel Peguero who got the Giants out of the inning and going on to pitch into the sixth inning.

The Giants were up for the challenge robbing the Rockies of their short-lived lead in the sixth inning. Patrick Bailey got the party started hitting a single driving Casey Schmitt home tying up the game 5-5. Heliot Ramos came to the plate hitting another single driving in Luis Matos giving the Giants the lead back 6-5 lead. Matt Chapman hit his second home run of the game, a 3-run home run, driving in Patrick Bailey and Heliot Ramos. When the dust had settled San Francisco had a 9-5 lead going into the seventh inning.

San Francisco would tack on one more home run off the bat of Drew Gilbert, a solo shot to right and the Giants had their third home run of the game taking a 10-5 lead. San Francisco’s home run streak was alive and well as the Giants continued to send balls soaring out of ball parks across the league.

San Francisco took the 10-5 lead into the top of the ninth inning. They were three outs away from another win and a series sweep. The Rockies made quite a bit of noise in the bottom of the ninth inning loading the bases and sacrificing a run home still trailing 10-6. They were not finished and the Giants were struggling with getting that final out. Two more runs would score before this game was all said and done; Colorado had not made it easy on the Giants. The final was 10-8. The Giants now have 24 home runs in their last 11 games showing no signs of letting down. They had done their damage at Coors Field as they head off to St. Louis after hitting 10 home runs in the series with the Rockies.

Game notes: After winning game two in their series with the Rockies Tuesday night 7-4 the Giants were primed for another sweep and swept the Rockies on Wednesday. It was a tough loss for the Rockies Tuesday night reaching a milestone no one ever wants to see registering their 100th loss of the season.

For San Francisco they were finally back over .500 by a game and playing some terrific baseball that has been obvious over their last four series. Their last losing series was against the San Diego Padres played back on August 18. The Giants after Wednesday’s game are now two games over .500 and with the win have closed the gap towards a shot at the last NL Wild Card position to just four games.

Thursday the Giants will have the day off before taking on the Cardinals in St. Louis. This will be a big series for both teams; the Giants with a 71-69 record and the Cardinals with a 70-71 record. Starters for Friday’s contest at Busch Stadium in St Louis, for the Giants Carson Seymour (0-2 ERA 4.74) for the Cardinals probable starter is Michael McGreevy. McGreevy has a 6-2 win/loss record and a 4.17 ERA. First pitch for this matchup is scheduled for 5:15 PM PT.

Sacramento A’s game wrap: Athletics Miss Their Chance in St. Louis as Cardinals Capitalize Late for 2-1 win

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St. Louis Cardinals’ Victor Scott II, left, grounds out as Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz handles the throw during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Athletics Miss Their Chance in St. Louis as Cardinals Capitalize Late for 2-1 win
By Mauricio Segura

The Sacramento Athletics ran into a familiar frustration: timely hits from the other side, a bullpen mistake at the wrong moment, and bats that just couldn’t find enough holes. The St. Louis Cardinals made the most of their opportunity, turning one swing from Iván Herrera into the difference in a 2-1 defeat for the Green and Gold Tuesday night.

For the first five innings, this game felt like it belonged to the A’s. Luis Severino set the tone early, retiring batters with a mix of sharp fastballs and well-placed breaking stuff. He allowed a few singles but escaped any real damage, highlighted by picking off Nathan Church in the third inning. Severino looked completely in control, striking out three and keeping the Cardinals from generating any real momentum.

Meanwhile, the A’s did their best to scratch across a run against St. Louis starter Miles Mikolas. In the top of the third, JJ Bleday doubled and advanced to third after a misplay in right field by Church. That opened the door for Nick Kurtz, who smacked a sharp double of his own to score Bleday and give Sacramento a 1-0 lead. It was the kind of at-bat that showed why Kurtz has quickly become a vital piece in the middle of the order.

Sacramento threatened again in the fifth when Zack Gelof doubled and moved to third, but the A’s failed to cash him in. Jacob Wilson’s popup ended the inning and kept it a one-run game. That inability to tack on runs turned out to be the theme of the night. Time after time, the A’s got men on base but couldn’t string together the hits needed to break the game open.

Severino’s night ended after five scoreless innings, and manager Mark Kotsay turned to the bullpen. That’s where things unraveled. Hogan Harris came on in the sixth and immediately allowed a leadoff walk to speedster Victor Scott II. A sacrifice bunt and a soft grounder moved Scott to third with two outs. With first base open, the A’s still chose to pitch to Herrera. The Cardinals catcher made them pay, crushing a two-run homer to center field off reliever Michael Kelly. Just like that, Sacramento’s slim lead had evaporated.

From there, the A’s couldn’t find an answer. Matt Svanson and JoJo Romero shut them down over the final three innings, allowing just one walk and striking out two. Sacramento’s last chance came in the eighth when Jacob Wilson drew a two-out walk, but pinch-runner Max Schuemann was stranded after Brent Rooker popped out. The ninth brought more of the same: three quick outs, capped by Shea Langeliers going down on strikes and pinch-hitter Colby Thomas grounding out to end it.

It was the type of loss that gnaws at a team. The Athletics outhit the Cardinals early, had runners in scoring position multiple times, and still couldn’t find that one clutch knock to put the game out of reach. Instead, the story became a single mistake pitch and a wasted gem from Severino, who deserved far better than a no-decision.

Starting pitchers for Wednesday for Sacramento LHP Jefferey Springs (10-9 ERA 4.17) for the Cardinals Matthew Liberatore (6-11 ERA 4.32) first pitch 4:45 pm PT at Busch Stadium St Louis.

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.

Benches empty as Giants Hit Four Home Runs En-route to Beating Rockies in Game Two 7-4

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Both the San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies didn’t waste anytime getting down to business after Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeman (21) screamed at the Giants Rafael Devers for celebrating his home run emptying both dugouts and bullpens in the top of the first inning on Tue Sep 2, 2025 at Coors Field in Denver (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (70-69) won the second game of their series with the Colorado Rockies (39-100) 7-4. They had four home runs in the game keeping their streak alive.

Rafael Devers, Casey Schmitt, Wilmer Flores and Patrick Bailey all had a piece of the action. The Giants had 13 hits in the game denying the Rockies every time they threatened. San Francisco will now be looking for a sweep in Wednesday’s game.

Game recap: Much as Monday last night, the Giants got a jump on Tuesday night in the first inning of this game taking a 2-0 lead. Starting pitcher Kyle Freeland got an awful start giving up a single to Heliot Ramos followed by a home run to Rafael Devers for the early lead. Freeland was relieved by Antonio Senzatela after Freeland was ejected. Senzatela gave up a single but got Colorado out of the opening inning.

It was for sure a wild start to this game in the first inning. Following the Devers home run, Colorado pitcher Freeland was not at all pleased with Devers celebration screaming at him as he rounded first base.

A number of players charged toward the infield and that is when it appeared that Matt Chapman made contact with the Colorado pitcher. Willie Adames was in the middle of the fracas as well.

It was just one of those bench-clearing events we have seen before. No punches were thrown and the umpires quickly restored order. The Giants shuffled their defensive infield and the game went on.

The Rockies cut the Giants lead in half in the third inning 2-1. Hunter Goodman singled Tyler Freeman home and Colorado was fighting back and trying to rally.

San Francisco took a nice lead in the fifth inning scoring three runs and taking a 5-1 lead. More home runs for the Giants who kept their streak alive. Casey Schmitt hit the first home run to left center, a solo shot extending their lead to 3-1. Wilmer Flores came to the plate and hit a two-run homer with Dominic Smith on base giving San Francisco a 5-1 lead.

In the bottom of the fifth inning the Rockies Hunter Goodman singled Ryan Ritter home. The inning came to an end with the one run for Colorado still trailing 5-2. The surging Giants were not making anything easy for the Rockies.

Logan Webb was finished for the evening after pitching for five innings. Webb was relieved by Jose Butto.

Butto very nearly got out of the seventh inning. With two outs he had walked Tyler Freeman giving up a home run to slugger Hunter Goodman, who was having a terrific game, cutting San Francisco’s lead to a single run 5-4. Butto got the third out but the Giants needed some insurance runs going into the top of the eighth inning.

The Giants wasted no time bulking their lead back up in the eighth with not one but two insurance runs extending their lead back out to 7-4. This time it was Patrick Bailey hitting San Francisco’s fourth home run of the game with Jung Hoo Lee on second base; a shot to right field and the Giants had a three-run lead going into the top of the ninth inning.

Giants pitcher Ryan Walker took the mound to close out this game. The Rockies were down to their final three outs. Pinch hitter Jordan Beck lined out, Ryan Ritter flied out, Tyler Freeman struck out and that was the ball game 7-4 in favor of the Giants.

The Rockies had unfortunately lost their 100th game of the season. On the opposite end of the spectrum San Francisco had won their ninth game of their last ten and have reached their 70th win of the season.

Game notes: The Giants got a great start in their series with the Rockies winning game one Monday night 8-2 and Tuesday night 7-4. The Giants knocked three home runs out of Coors Field: the first in the first inning off the bat of Rafael Devers, the second in the third inning from Drew Gilbert who had a great game with 4 hits and the third one in the seventh inning from Willie Adames on Monday night.

The Giants now have a 15-game home run win streak the longest home run streak in the majors this season. San Francisco got a great outing from pitcher Kai-Wei Teng Monday night.

Giants starter Logan Webb pitched five innings, seven hits, two runs, two walks and seven strike outs Tuesday. The Giants took the second game from the Rockies to assure another series win.

The Giants Wednesday will be in search of another sweep at the expense of the Colorado Rockies after winning the first two games of the series. Robbie Ray will take the mound for the Giants with a 10-6 win/loss record and a 3.18 ERA. The Rockies will try to salvage the third game of the series starting German Marquez. He has a 3-12 win/loss record and a 6.14 ERA. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 5:40 PM.