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Oakland A’s relocation podcast with Daniel Dullum: Appeals courts grappling to make decision on Schools over Stadiums petition

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Outside view on Fri Apr 5, 2024 of what will be the permanent home of the Las Vegas A’s on opening day April 2028 at the Tropicana Hotel that was closed down on Apr 2, 2024. Schools over Stadiums are attempting to put together a petition that will try and stop SB1 public funding for the A’s Tropicana ballpark (photo by Sports Radio Service Staff)

On the A’s relocation podcast with Daniel:

#1 Daniel, Schools over Stadiums is in the Nevada State of Appeals Court trying to get the language for a petition drive to get an initiative on the state November ballot to stop SB1 public funding for the Tropicana ballpark for the A’s. In appeals court on Wednesday Schools over Stadiums remarks to the court were “John Fisher does not pay his lawyer because he cares about the finer points of constitutional law in Nevada…” and “What this has been about from the beginning is delay, driving up our bills, and keeping this off the ballot.”

#2 NBC reported that Schools over Stadiums also said in court on Wednesday that polling results from Jackson County MO an Emerson Poll show that 52% say no to the public funding and 32% say yes that “a majority of Las Vegas voters oppose public money going towards a baseball stadium for the A’s, taxpayers should have the opportunity to vote on where this public money goes.”

#3 Also reported when the A’s president David Kaval turned down the Oakland Coliseum’s five year $97 million offer Kaval said it was above market rate and Oakland Mayor Chief of Staff Leigh Hanson countered saying while the deal was above market rate the city is not receiving parking revenue from the Coliseum, the city gets no cut from concessions from food or beverages and is only getting a small share of the ticket revenue. Kaval then said “this isn’t going to work for us.” Hanson said this isn’t about getting the cheapest deal for you but what is going to work for the city.

#4 Daniel, the national media has been working on this story about Schools over Stadiums being in the Nevada Court of Appeals and there is an indication that if allowed by the court to put the language on the petition drive it could spell trouble for the A’s financing for the Tropicana ballpark could it force John Fisher and David Kaval to possibly return to the table with the City of Oakland or hatch a deal with Sacramento. There could be a legal fight to try and keep the A’s in Oakland that’s a ways down the road right now.

#5 June 1st is the due date to have 102,000 signatures in from the petition drive. The language on how a ballot initiative will read to stop SB1 the decision will rest in the hands of a seven member Supreme Court. Lawyers from both sides of the argument from the labor union arguing this measure will prevent jobs and have an economic impact on Las Vegas and Nevada. Schools over Stadiums lawyers argued that being the 48th state in education and 49th in class room sizes the $380 million of public money going to a stadium should be going to education and the time is critical to get the petition started.

#6 Daniel, deputy executive director of government relations for the NSEA Chris Daly said that time is running out that once the court is to approve the legal language for the ballot initiative that gives Schools over Stadiums just less than 75 days to get these petitions printed and petition gatherers on the ground and start seeking over 102,000 signatures.

Daniel Dullum does the Oakland A’s Relocation podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: The JP stands for Just Pitching as Sears takes no hitter into 7th against baseball’s champs

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Oakland A’s pitcher JP Sears gets a congratulations for a job well done after being relieved in the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Stadium in Arlington on Thu Apr 11, 2024 (AP News photo)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Oakland A’s pitcher JP Sears put the old baseball saying good pitching beats good hitting to use going into the seventh inning with a no hitter against baseball’s World Champs the Texas Rangers. Sears left after surrendering a hit in the seventh.

#2 Sears had everything working for him he didn’t give up a run walked three batters and struck out five innings.

#3 Despite walking batters in the first three innings Sears was able to get out of each of those innings. Things have dramatically have turned around since the A’s had a rough opening homestand to start the season taking two out of three from the Detroit Tigers and Rangers on the road.

#4 Sears said after the game that the A’s are just trying to win every games and when things are going bad and no expects you to win you just put your head down and go to work.

#5 Amaury the A’s are back home and after having the kind of road trip that they had going 4-2 they open up a series against the Washington Nationals (5-7) who have lost six of their last ten games can the A’s keep it going?

Amaury Pi Gonzalez is the lead play by play voice for the Oakland A’s Spanish radio network at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Sacramento Baseball A’s and River Cats

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Sutter Health Park a panoramic view. The Park will be the interim home of the A’s for the 2025-28 seasons.

Sacramento Baseball: A’s and River Cats

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By Amaury Pi-González

The most recent statistics from the State of California list the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom Metro Area with 2,397,382 residents. Only the Los Angeles-San Bernardino-Ontario-Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura Metropolitan Area, the nine-country San Francisco-San José-Oakland Metropolitan Area and San Diego and the surrounding area have a higher population concentration than the Sacramento Metro.

The baseball question many have in mind. Are there enough baseball fans to support a Major League team in the Sacramento Area? Since 2016, these are the official attendance records for the Minor League Sacramento Rivercats. 2016: 609,666. 2017: 562,237. 2018: 538,785. 2018: 549,440. 2020: Covid. 2021: 256,714. 2023: 388,246.

Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento’s capacity is 10,624 (fixed seats), 14,014 total. Including Fixed Seats, Lawn, and Standing Room). If you are wondering about minor league baseball parks, Sahlen Field, home of the International League Buffalo Bisons, has the highest seating capacity of all active Triple-A teams in the US, 16,600, while Tacoma’s Cheney Stadium has the lowest capacity, 6,500.

It could be complicated for the A’s and the Rivercats to share Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento starting in 2025; with such a small capacity that it is not close to Major League standards, they need many improvements.

In a recent release from NBA Sacramento Kings, the majority owner of the River Cats said MLB is working with both teams to ensure that their schedule meets MLB and MiLB guidelines and that they have dedicated facility space.

They plan to modify Sutter Health Park, which had just undergone a multi-million dollar renovation, which includes upgrading LED lighting and adding a clubhouse scheduled to be completed before the 2025 season.

By now, it is known that Mr.Vivek Ranadivé, owner of the Kings and the River Cats, is the most powerful man in Sacramento regarding sports. Tony Clark, the executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, will have to approve all of the above for the 2025 season and for the Oakland A’s to play in Sacramento before the 2025 season.

This is what is happening with Sutter Health Park in Sacramento to date. According to the Las Vegas Business Review, the Nevada Supreme Court did not decide Tuesday after hearing arguments regarding a challenge to the Oakland Athletics public funding bill of $380 million.

Schools Over Stadiums were each given 17 minutes to argue their sides to the seven Supreme Court justices on why a lower court’s 2023 decision regarding a petition opposing Senate Bill 1, the A’s stadium public financing bill signed into law last year, should be upheld or appealed.

That one is now in the hands of the lawyers, and when lawyers get involved, only God knows. Mark Twain (1835-1910) observed correctly about lawyers: “Lawyers are like other people–fools on the average; but it is easier for an ass to succeed in that trade than any other.” And this is how the ball bounces.

Amaury Pi Gonzalez is the lead play by play voice on the Oakland A’s Spanish radio network at 1010 KIQI San Francisco and KATD 990 Pittsburg and does News and Commentary at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

A’s Win a Second Series Beating the Texas Rangers In a Shutout 1-0; A’s Sears takes no hitter into 7th against defending champs

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Oakland A’s starter JP Sears pitched no hit baseball into the seventh inning against the World Champion Texas Rangers and eventually the A’s won the ball game at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thu Apr 11, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

There was little offense in Thursday’s game between the Oakland A’s (5-8) and the Texas Rangers (8-5). It was a pitchers dual and showcased some great pitching by the A’s. JP Sears went 6 innings and Lucas Erceg and closer Mason Miller were perfect in the eighth and ninth innings with Miller getting the save. The lone run was a home run from Seth Brown.

Game recap: This game turned out to be a defensive game without a whole lot of offense. Through eight innings the A’s only had three hits and the Rangers only managed one. It was a pitchers duel from the start.

Jon Gray got the start for the Rangers. Oakland starter, JP Sears went six innings allowing no hits, no runs with 5 strikeouts. The Rangers, Jon Gray went five innings allowing 3 hits, one run and 9 strikeouts. Gray threw that one pitch in the second inning that Oakland’s Brown crushed for a home run and a 1-0 lead that would persist into the ninth inning.

The A’s put two runners, Tyler Nevin and Brown, on first and second in the top of the ninth inning looking for an insurance run. Oakland was unable to bring runners home and it was up to closer Miller to get the job done. He would face the top of the Texas lineup so he had his work cut out for him.

Miller dismissed Marcus Semien, Cory Seager and Wyatt Langford in that order, three up, three down and the A’s had won their second series of the season 1-0. It all came to down to some excellent pitching by Oakland. Lucas Erceg had a three up, three down eighth inning. The past few A’s wins showcased some solid pitching.

Brown had two hits for Oakland, Abraham Toro and Kyle McCann had the other two Oakland hits. It was a quiet day for both offenses.

Game notes: Thursday afternoon the A’s took two out of three games against the Rangers in game-three of their series. The A’s won the first game of the series 4-3 and the Rangers came back in game two winning 6-2, the A’s shocked the baseball world taking game three from the Rangers on Thursday afternoon with surberb pitching by JP Sears for a 1-0 shutout.

Friday night the Oakland A’s will take on the Washington Nationals at the Coliseum in a three game series. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 6:40 PM. Oakland is favored in this game. Paul Blackburn will take the mound for Oakland with a 1-0 win/loss record. The Nationals will start Jake Irvin who has a 0-1 win/loss record and a 5.73 ERA.

Rangers snap A’s three-game win streak 6-2 at Globe Life Field

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Oakland A’s hitter Shea Langeliers hits into a ground out in the top of the third inning against the Texas Rangers as Rangers pitcher Cody Bradford, catcher Johah Heim, and plate umpire Ramon De Jesus looks on at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Wed Apr 10, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Jerry Feitelberg

The Texas Rangers halted the A’s modest three-game winning streak on Wednesday night at Globe Life Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The game was dominated by the Rangers’ lefty starter, Cody Bradford, who went six innings, allowing one unearned run, to secure his third win of the young 2024 season.

The Rangers emerged victorious with a 6-2 score on Wednesday. On the other hand, the A’s Ross Stripling, who had a stellar performance last Wednesday against the Red Sox, was handed his third loss of the year. Stripling struggled, conceding three runs in the first and three more in the fourth.

The A’s took an early lead in the first inning. A’s DH Abraham Toro started the inning with a single. However, the game took a turn when Bradford struck out Zack Gelof for the first out. J.D. Davis hit a ground ball to Rangers’ third baseman Josh Smith, whose throw to second base went into right field.

This error allowed Toro to stop at third, and Davis advanced to second. The A’s Shea Langeliers, who had a remarkable performance with three home runs on Tuesday night, was unable to replicate his success and struck out. The A’s Tyler Nevin, son of the former LA Angels skipper Phil Nevin, capitalized on the opportunity and singled to drive in Toro, scoring the A’s first run.

The Rangers, defending their 2023 World Series Championship, have a lineup with guys who can rake. Stripling knew that it would be tough getting these guys to make outs. In the first, Stripling retired the first two hitters, Marcus Semien and Corey Seager.

The next hitter, the Rangers’ budding star, Evan Carter, doubled. Stripling walked Adolis Garcia. Josh Smit made up for his error in the first by singling to drive in Carter to tie the game. Garcia went third, and Smith went second on the throw to home plate.

The next hitter was catcher Jonah Heim. The A’s made one of the worst trades in recent memory when they sent Heim to the Rangers for shortstop Elvis Andrus. Heim became an All-Star catcher with the Rangers, and Andrus was cut adrift by the A’s last year. Heim singled driving in Garcia and Smuth. The Rangers led 3-1 after the end of the first inning.

Things went south for the A’s in the bottom of the fourth. The Rangers’ first baseman, Jared Walsh, who loved to torment the A’s when he was with the Los Angeles Angels, walked to start the frame. The Rangers’ DH Travis Jankowski beat out a bunt to put men on at first and second with no out.

Marcus Semien hurt his old team with a double to drive in the Rangers’ fourth run. The A’s walked Seager to load the bases. As A’s shortstop Nick Allen nailed Jankowski at home, Evan Carter reached on a fielder’s choice. The bases were still loaded. Adolis Garcia singled to drive in Semien and Seager. The Rangers led 6-1.

Bradford went six in 2/3rds innings. He allowed five hits and one run, which was unearned.

The A’s Zack Gelof homered in the top of the eighth, leading off the game. The A’s did not score again, and the Rangers won 6-2.

Game Notes-With the loss, the A’s are 4-8. The Rangers improved to 7-5. Cody Bradford was the winning pitcher. Ross Stripling was the loser.

Gelof homered for the second time this season. Rookie Darell Herniaz singled in the eighth to record his first Major League hit.
Langeliers, who homered three times Tuesday night, was the first A’s catcher to homer three times in a game. The last A’s catcher to achieve that feat was Mickey Cochrane, who did it in 1925. That was 99 years ago, fans. Baseball is a game that can humble any player. Langeliers was hitless Wednesday night, and he struck out twice.

The A’s finish the road trip on Thursday. They will then meet the Rangers for a day game that starts at 11:10 a.m PDT the A’s will start JP Sears (0-1 ERA 8.68) he’ll face the Rangers Jon Gray (0-0 ERA 6.14). The A’s return home to host the Washington Nationals Friday night.

Oakland A’s podcast with Jerry Feitelberg: Schools over Stadiums in appeals court to stop public funding of A’s Vegas ballpark

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Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas who locked their doors to the public on Apr 2, 2024. This is a look at the outside of the Tropicana on Fri Apr 5, 2024. This is the hopeful site for the A’s to move to by opening day 2028. Schools over Stadiums are seeking to get the Nevada Court of Appeals to approve legal language for their petition drive to get an initiative on the ballot to stop SB1 the public funding of the Tropicana ballpark. Schools over Stadiums if allowed to go forward will need over 102,000 signatures split amongst four Nevada Districts ready by Jun 1, 2024 to the Nevada State register of voters. (photo by Sports Radio Service staff)

On the Oakland podcast with Jerry F:

#1 Jerry, Schools over Stadiums is in the Nevada State of Appeals Court trying to get the language for a petition drive to get an initiative on the state November ballot to stop SB1 public funding for the Tropicana ballpark for the A’s. In appeals court on Wednesday Schools over Stadiums remarks to the court were “John Fisher does not pay his lawyer because he cares about the finer points of constitutional law in Nevada…” and “What this has been about from the beginning is delay, driving up our bills, and keeping this off the ballot.”

#2 NBC reported that Schools over Stadiums also said in court on Wednesday that polling results from Jackson County MO an Emerson Poll that “a majority of Las Vegas voters oppose public money going towards a baseball stadium for the A’s, taxpayers should have the opportunity to vote on where this public money goes.”

#3 Also reported when the A’s president David Kaval turned down the Oakland Coliseum’s five year $97 million offer Kaval said it was above market rate and Oakland Mayor Chief of Staff Leigh Hanson countered saying while the deal was above market rate the city is not receiving parking revenue from the Coliseum, the city gets no cut from concessions from food or beverages and is only getting a small share of the ticket revenue. Kaval then said “this isn’t going to work for us.” Hanson said this isn’t about getting the cheapest deal for you but what is going to work for the city.

#4 Jerry, the national media has been working on this story about Schools over Stadiums being in the Nevada Court of Appeals and there is an indication that if allowed by the court to put the language on the petition drive it could spell trouble for the A’s financing for the Tropicana ballpark could it force John Fisher and David Kaval to possibly return to the table with the City of Oakland or hatch a deal with Sacramento. There could be a legal fight to try and keep the A’s in Oakland that’s a ways down the road right now.

#5 With 76 days left are left on how language on how a ballot initiative will read to stop SB1 the decision will rest in the hands of a seven member Supreme Court. Lawyers from both sides of the argument from the labor union arguing this measure will prevent jobs and have an economic impact on Las Vegas and Nevada. Schools over Stadiums lawyers argued that being the 48th state in education and 49th in class room sizes the $380 million of public money going to a stadium should be going to education and the time is critical to get the petition started.

#6 Jerry deputy executive director of government relations for the NSEA Chris Daly said that time is running out that once the court is to approve the legal language for the ballot initiative that gives Schools over Stadiums just less than 75 days to get these petitions printed and petition gatherers on the ground and start seeking over 102,000 signatures.

Jerry Feitelberg cover the Oakland A’s for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Diversity and Inclusion? Giants voted Yes for the A’s to leave

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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred seen here on Thu Nov 16, 2023 addressing the media during an owners meeting in Orlando Fla. Manfred has been questioned about his stance on leaving Oakland a very diversified region for Las Vegas. Some have asked why Manfred is leaving a diverse community after saying baseball is trying to be more diverse and improve it’s minority fans, players and employees. (AP file photo)

Diversity and Inclusion? Giants voted Yes for A’s to leave

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By Amaury Pi-González

OAKLAND–In 1989, the same year the Athletics swept the Giants in four games in the World Series with the Loma Prieta Earthquake, Oakland A’s owner Wally Haas ceded the San José territorial rights to the San Francisco Giants.

Giants owner Bob Lurie was frustrated in getting a new stadium for the Giants in San Francisco. At the time, a group of investors led by Vince Naimoli and a group of investors from St. Petersburg had agreed with the Giants to move them to the Tampa Bay Area.

However, the National League owners voted against the acquisition. Answering some fans’ questions: Owners can vote Yes or No when another team plans to move. Last November, the League 30 owners voted unanimously in favor of the Oakland A’s moving to Las Vegas, exceeding the 75% approval requirement.

Among these owners was the signature of Charles P. Johnson (or another Giants top executive with the blessings of Mr.Johnson, owner of the San Francisco Giants). Had the Giants voted “No,” that would at least have been a symbolic act of courage that I believe Bay Area baseball fans had respected and appreciated, keeping the rivalry with the team that plays in Oakland and the importance of keeping the Bay Area a two-team Major League market, which it is.

But that was not the case; the Giants swallowed the relocation pill the Commissioner had served all the owners in baseball. After all, from the beginning of this ordeal, one of the leading proponents of the A’s leaving Oakland is Mr.Rob Manfred, the Commissioner of Major League Baseball.

The two Bay Area teams have won 7 World Series combined while playing in this great area we love called The Bay Area. The Giants have won three since moving from New York, and the A’s have won four since moving from Kansas City.

Diversity and Inclusion (something the MLB Commissioner’s Office in New York professes all the time) obviously won’t apply to “inclusion” for the A’s in the two-team Bay Area baseball market. So much for Diversity and Inclusion. How about Deception and Hypocrisy? Cynics will quote this famous line from The Godfather: “It is not personal; it’s just business.”

Amaury Pi Gonzalez is the lead play by play voice on the Oakland A’s Spanish radio network at 1010 KIQI San Francisco and 990 KATD Pittsburg and does News and Commentary at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Gelof is taking off with key hits; A’s open three game set in Texas tonight

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Oakland A’s hitter Zack Gelof (with helmet) is congratulated by teammate after hitting a three run second inning home run at Comerica Park in Detroit against the Detroit Tigers on Sun Mar 7, 2024 (AP News photo)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Success in the Detroit Tigers series for the Oakland A’s winning two out of three. The last two games the A’s came away with wins on Saturday with a 4-0 shutout and a 7-1 win over the Tigers on Sunday.

#2 One of the key players for the A’s was Zack Gelof on Sunday hitting a three run home run with four RBIs as the A’s clobbered the Tigers 7-1 to conclude the series.

#3 To give you an idea how a great game that Zelof had he had an RBI triple in the top of the first inning and later scored on JJ Bleday’s single.

#4 The A’s also got good pitching holding the Tigers to just a run from starter Joe Boyle who went five innings, two hits, three walks, and six strikeouts.

#5 The A’s open a three game series in Texas tonight. The A’s will start pitcher Alex Wood (0-1 ERA 9.72) and for the Texas Rangers Nathan Evaldi (1-0 ERA 1.38). The Rangers are tough customers and manager Bruce Bochy would be a worthy opponent. First pitch 5:05pm PDT at Globe Life Stadium in Arlington.

Join Amaury Pi Gonzalez for complete Oakland A’s play by play coverage on the A’s Spanish radio network at 1010 KIQI San Francisco and 990 KATD Pittsburg and does News and Commentary at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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Oakland A’s day off report: A’s Finish Successful Series Against Tigers; Move On To Texas Rangers

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Oakland A’s hitter Zack Gelof with helmet on is congratulated by a teammate after hitting a three run home run in the top of the third inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sun Apr 7, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Oakland A’s had only won one game to start the 2024 season back on March 31st, a 4-3 decision over the Cleveland Guardians. This past Friday night the A’s played a very competitive Game One against the Detroit Tigers just coming up short 5-4, the game not being decided until the eighth inning.

Oakland came back in games two and three with great energy, incredible pitching and offense. It was the pitching that really stood out in both games. Paul Blackburn was sparkling in game two and Joe Boyle in game three showed some great stuff, some excellent command.

Neither of these games were close. The final score in game two was a shut-out 4-0 and game three was 7-1 with Oakland scoring in four innings.

Paul Blackburn has had a strong start this season. He threw more change-ups in game two then we are used to seeing. He has given up six hits and one walk in 13 scoreless innings this season. He successfully mixed his pitches keeping hitters off balance. He has done a terrific job so far this season. In game three Joe Boyle got the job done striking out six while pitching five scoreless innings.

Both Brent Rooker and Zach Gelof had great games throughout the series. In game three Gelof had his best game of the series with three runs, four hits and four RBIs. He also drew three walks in game three. He has been on fire in this series. Abraham Toro has also been having some nice games as had Seth Brown.

The A’s had the day off Monday before heading to the Lone Star state taking on the Texas Rangers in a three-game series that will get underway on Tuesday with first pitch scheduled for 5:05 PM. Alex Wood will take the mound for Oakland looking for a third win in a row. The Rangers pitcher is yet to be determined.

The A’s should come into this game with a new resolves and a lot of confidence after winning their first series of the young season. The Rangers do have a 6-3 record and Oakland will have to shut down the likes of Marcus Semien, Cory Seager plus a plethora of .300 plus hitters on their roster. This will be a challenge for the A’s but they are showing some great signs of improvement over the start of the season.

A’s Win First Series of the Season Beating Tigers 7-1

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Oakalnd A’s JJ Bleday hits for a single RBI to center in top of the first inning at Comerica Park in Detroit against the Detroit Tigers on Sun Apr 7, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara.Mason

The Oakland A’s (3-7) won their first series of the season Sunday afternoon beating the Detroit Tigers (6-3) 7-1. Zach Gelof continued where he left off in Saturday’s game finishing with three runs, four hits and four RBIs. He is playing some red-hot baseball right now. This was great team effort Sunday with all hands on deck, a really positive sign for the A’s.

Game recap: The second inning was again all Oakland as their lead grew to 5-0. Zach homered with Ryan Noda and Abraham Toro on base. This was the perfect start for the A’s both offensively and defensively.

The A’s scored again in the fourth inning. Abraham Toro reached third base off an infield hit and Ryan Noda had his second run of the game for a 6-0 lead.

The Tigers finally got up on the scoreboard in the eighth inning when Riley Greene hit a solo home run. That would be all that Detroit could muster in this game. Oakland continued to lead 6-1 going into the ninth inning.

The A’s refused to take their foot off the pedal scoring in the ninth inning. Seth Brown got in on the action singling Lawrence Butler home. Oakland had scored in four innings with 14 hits coming from seven different players.

The final score was 7-1. Joe Boyle had a great five innings on the mound and Michael Kelly finished off the Tigers in the ninth inning. The A’s record improved to 3-7 and Oakland had won their first series of the season.

Game recap: Sunday afternoon as the A’s played Game three of their series with the Tigers. Saturday in Game Two Oakland had a great showing on the mound, a terrific offensive effort winning by the score of 4-0. Sunday the A’s got great pitching and hitting to win their first series of the season. Boyle on the mound for Oakland this afternoon helped the A’s get that first series win.

The A’s will have Monday off before heading to Texas for a three game series with the Rangers. Oakland will hopefully take this energy into the Long Star state extending their winning streak to three in a row. Alex Wood will take the mound for the A’s and Nathan Eovaldi will get the nod for the Rangers. First pitch is scheduled for 5:05 PM.