Giants Drop Third In A Row Losing to San Diego 5-4

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By Barbara Mason

The second inning was the deciding factor in Sunday’s game between the San Francisco Giants (47-65) and the San Diego Padres (58-54). In this fourth game of the series the Giants once again fell behind early as they did in their two prior games in this four game series.

The first inning went smoothe enough for both teams but the second inning threatened to break this game wide open when the Padres hit a two run homer followed by base runners Xander Bogaerts and Gavin Sheets scoring on a Jake Cronenworth infield single giving San Diego a 4-0 lead.

San Francisco fought to within a single run in the fifth inning but gave up a run in the bottom of the fifth. The Padres took a 5-3 lead into the eighth inning. San Francisco badly needed hits reminiscent of Saturday’s game when they tied it all up in the eighth inning. They were able to get a Rafael Devers solo home run but that would be all losing the game 5-4 their third loss in a row.

GAME RECAP

Going into the second inning there was no score in Sunday’s game between the San Francisco Giants and the San Diego Padres. Both starting pitchers had a pretty solid first inning. That’s when the Padres lreally heated up with a Jackson Merrill two run home run followed by a Jake Cronenworth infield single driving Bogaerts and Sheets home taking an early 4-0 lead.

Starting pitcher for the Padres Kyle Hart dismissed the Giants three and out in the top of the third inning. The Giants starter Landen Roupp also got through the bottom of the inning unscathed.

San Francisco got a couple of runs back in the top of the fourth inning. They loaded the base with only one out. A Jung Hoo Lee single drove Bryce Eldridge home for the first run.

Drew Cavenaugh grounded out to shortstop and Devers scored a second run. They had some work to do but only trailed by two runs 4-2. Landen Roupp got the job done going three and out in bottom of the fourth.

San Francisco inched even closer scoring another run in the top of the fifth inning. Osleivis Basabe hit a solo home run to center making this a far more manageable game now trailing by a single run 4-3.

The Padres pushed their lead back out in the bottom of the inning when Luis Campusano singled Ty France home giving San Diego a 5-3 lead. There was a pitching change for San Francisco. Sam Hentges came in to relieve Roupp. He was able to get out of the inning.

Both pitchers San Diego’s Griffin Canning and the Giants Sam Hentges went three and out in the sixth inning.

San Diego’s Jeremiah Estrade walked his first at bat but finished off the top of the seventh inning. The Padres would take the 5-3 lead ionto the top of the eighth inning.

San Francisco pulled back within a single run in the top of the eighth when Rafael Devers hit a solo home run 5-4. Both teams had scoring opportunities in the eighth but came up empty.

The Padres would hang on in the ninth inning to win the game and the series. The score in game four was 5-4. San Francisco had lost three games in a row after winning the first game of the series.

GAME NOTES

The Padres were able to win this game because of the simple fact that they executed in the biggest moments while the Giants came up short when they had opportunities. Again the Padres jumped on Roupp in the early innings and San Francisco played catchup all day.

As it turned out the second inning was the decisive inning with the four runs. The extra inning scored by San Diego in the fifth inning was needed due to the fact that San Francisco would have tied up the game in the eighth without that run. The Padres had the upper hand the entire game even though the Giants chipped away to get close but just could not produce one more big inning.

The Padres pitching made key pitches when there were runners on base. The Giants did threaten several times throughout the game but San Diego prevented any big innings that would have erased the early deficit.

San Francisco also committed two errors while the Padres did not have any. All put together the Giants made some costly mistakes losing three games in a row. The turning point of the game was the second inning although the Giants fought hard throughout the entire game and came just short.

It was another rough outing for Roupp. He has had some nice games but struggled today. He pitched through 4 2/3 innings allowing six hits, five earned runs, four walks with six strikeouts.

Starting pitcher Kyle Hart who was used as an opener not your traditional starter pitched for three innings allowing only one hit, no runs and had a couple of strikeouts. Closer Adrian Morejojn was awarded the win for pitching a scoreless ninth inning.

Monday the Giants will be on the road for a matchup with the Texas Rangers. Logan Webb will take the mound for the Giants. He has a 6-7 win/loss record and a 3.93 ERA. The Rangers will start Cal Quantrill. He comes into the game with a 4-3 win/loss record and a 3.83 ERA. First pitch for game one is scheduled for 5:00 PM.

Tigers stomp on Athletics, 11-0; A’s on a 5-game losing streak

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Athletics third baseman Tommy White, left, attempts, to put out Detroit Tigers’ Zach McKinstry during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, in West Sacramento, California. (Photo credits to AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

By Michael Villanueva

The Sacramento Athletics hosted the Detroit Tigers Sunday afternoon for the third and final game of their home stand this weekend. After Saturday’s loss to the Tigers, 8-6, the Athletics came into this game hoping to take at least one of the games in their series. However, for the A’s “Stomping Sundays”, it would be the Tigers who would do the “stomping,” with Sunday’s final score being 11-0.

The Athletics’ season struggles continue, as the team is now on another 5-game losing streak. The Tigers came into this series determined to keep their postseason alive. So with Detroit sweeping the Athletics, they keep their wild card hopes alive. Detroit (54-58) is only 2 1/2 games away from the third Wild Card slot with 50 games left in the regular season, keeping them firmly in the running for the American League playoffs.

Over the course of their three games in West Sacramento, where they were swept by an A’s squad that was then on a more hopeful run, the Tigers outscored the A’s 32-7. Sunday’s game-time temperature was 95 degrees, and it only got worse, but Detroit jumped out to the lead on Spencer Torkelson’s two-out, two-run double in the first inning and never looked back. That double would also be Torkelson’s 19th of the season.

The Athletics’ starting and losing pitcher of the game was Gage Jump. Jump would allow four hits, six runs, and six walks, but also record five strikeouts during his time on the mound. In the top of the fourth inning, Tigers’ Gleyber Torres singled on a ground ball to Athletics center fielder Henry Bolte, bringing in teammates Max Clark and Ben Malgeri to score. Zach McKinstry to third. Torres would bring in two runs in this game, and by then, the score was 4-0.

Still not done in the top of the fourth inning, Tigers’ Eduardo Valencia would join the swinging party in Sacramento, as he would slugger in a double, his second of the season, on a sharp line drive to left field. His double would bring in another two runs for Detroit as they finished the fourth inning with a total of four runs. Bringing the score now to 6-0.

Athletics’ offense was able to get some hits on the Tigers’ bullpen. They would be able to get up to seven hits in this one, but couldn’t get any of their runs to come home. The Tigers’ defense and their outfielders were ready to finish off this season series against the A’s. Detroit’s starting and winning pitcher, Keider Montero, performance was solid enough performance for them. Montero would put up two hits, two walks, and two strikeouts up there on the pitching mound.

Detroit wasn’t done with the Athletics, especially Eduardo Valencia. Valencia would get another double in the top of the eighth inning, making this one now his third of the season. His double would bring in another two runs for Detroit as the score jumped to 8-0. With no outs, Detroit just took advantage of that and started to tally up their score. They would finish the eighth inning with the score at 10-0.

In the final inning of the game, Tigers’ James Outman still had some fire in him as he would slam a home run in Sacramento. This home run was his fifth of the season and pushed the score to 11-0, which would be the final score of the game. The Athletics, in their last ten games, have now gone 2-8.

Athletics will get a quick rest Monday as the team heads to Cincinnati and takes on the Reds Tuesday night. The Reds are fifth in the National League Central. The Reds are coming off of a big win against Pittsburgh, 10-2. They are also 26-31 at home and are hoping to take the win in their three game matchup against the Athletics. The game will be on Tuesday, August 4th, and will be broadcast on MLB.TV at 3:40 p.m.

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San Jose Earthquakes match wrap: Quakes can’t keep up outmatched by FC Cincinnati 4-2

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In spite of the San Jose Earthquakes efforts in the late stages of the game FC Cincinnati won it by two goals 4-2 (photo by San Jose Earthquakes X)

San Jose Earthquakes match wrap:

By William Espy

Despite a strong showing in the first 75 minutes of their game against FC Cincinnati, the San Jose Earthquakes found a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory late losing to the FC Cincinnati 4-2 at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati Saturday.

Daniel Munie opened the scoring for the Earthquakes in the 26th minute off of an assist from star forward Timo Wener. Munie’s goal, his fourth of the season, gave the Quakes an early lead, but it wouldn’t last very long. Just seven minutes later, Bryan Ramirez tied things up for FC Cincinnati with his first goal of the 2026 campaign. 

The game remained deadlocked at a goal apiece heading into the half-time break, but the Quakes’ German superstar, Timo Werner, scored his fifth goal and second goal contribution of the night, to give San Jose another lead in the 56th minute.

That’s how things would remain for roughly 20 minutes, but Tom Barlow’s sixth goal of the season evened things up for Cincinnati in the 79th minute. Just like that, the Earthquakes had dropped from sole-possession of the top spot in the Western Conference to even on points with LAFC and the Vancouver Whitecaps, but that wouldn’t last long either.

Just three minutes later, Evander was able to give FC Cincinnati their first lead of the night to stun the Earthquakes. Then in the 95th minute, Ayoub Jabbari added another dagger, securing a 4-2 victory for Cincinnati. With just over 10 minutes remaining, it seemed that the Earthquakes would be walking away from their trip to Ohio with three points, instead, they left with nothing and fell to third place in the Western Conference.

Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal from Tigers just ahead of MLB deadline

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By Charlie O

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired two time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a trade that would send outfielder Zyhir Hope, right handed pitcher River Ryan and right hander Brady Smith to Detroit. Hope is number five, Ryan is number seven and Smith is number 17 among the Dodgers top 20 prospects.

Skubal for most of the 26 season was going to be tradable and he had elbow surgery in May and was not going to finish the season with the Tigers. Skubal was 7-5 with a 2.79 ERA. His joining the Dodgers will just give them that extra push to have another shot at winning another World Series.

Charlie O does the MLB The Show podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

A’s Late Rally Falls Short as Tigers Clinch Series in 8-6 Win

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Henry Bolte #33 of the Athletics standing on second base reacts after hitting a double against the Detroit Tigers in the bottom of the fourth inning at Sutter Health Park on August 01, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory photo credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The A’s came into Saturday’s action against the Detroit Tigers in desperate need of a win. After losing three of four to the Red Sox and dropping game one to the Tigers, the A’s tried to get back on track against Detroit as the MLB trade deadline loomed and news broke during the game that Tarik Skubal had been traded to the Dodgers.

On Saturday, the A’s fell to the Tigers 8-6 and dropped another home series.

The A’s turned to Jack Perkins for the start on Saturday in hopes of winning game two and evening the series with the Tigers. Perkins, who was making his 27th appearance and ninth start for the club this season, was coming off a solid start against Boston last week in which he went five and two-thirds innings while giving up only two runs. On Saturday, Perkins struggled in his outing against the Tigers as they roughed him up for six runs on nine hits while he walked one and struck out nine. Although Perkins didn’t pitch as well as he would have liked, he did manage to get the A’s through five-plus innings, which was much needed.

“I think this is another outing that he can build on,” Mark Kotsay said of Perkins after the game. “… The positive is that he did have a nice night punching guys out with only one walk.”

The A’s bullpen has been heavily used over the last week during their homestand in Sacramento. On Saturday, the bullpen had to cover three and two-thirds innings.

First out of the bullpen and relieving Jack Perkins with one out in the sixth inning was Jose Suarez. Suarez got the last two outs of the sixth inning and recorded the first two outs of the seventh. In his one and one-third innings of work, Suarez gave up one run on no hits while walking one and striking out one.

To close out the seventh inning, the A’s turned to Scott Blewett. Blewett recorded the final out of the seventh and also pitched the eighth inning for the A’s. Blewett got hit around a decent amount but limited the damage as he gave up one run on four hits while walking none across his inning and one-third of work.

In the ninth inning, Mark Kotsay turned to Luis Medina for the final three outs. It wasn’t a clean inning for Medina. However, he did manage to allow no runs while scattering two hits across his inning of work and striking out one.

On the offensive side of the ball, the A’s had plenty of opportunities against the Tigers’ pitching staff, but they weren’t able to capitalize the way they needed to generate runs, at least until later in the game. The A’s finished with an impressive 15 hits and three walks, but they were only able to score six runs when it was all said and done.

The A’s first run came in the third inning when Lawrence Butler drove home Jacob Wilson on an RBI single to left field. It was Butler’s 29th RBI of the season as he continues to heat up a bit for the A’s after struggling for most of the season.

In the fourth inning, the A’s got their second run of the game when Jacob Wilson grounded out and scored Henry Bolte from third base to give Wilson his 34th RBI of the season and tie the game at 2-2.

The A’s next runs wouldn’t come until the eighth inning when they trailed the Tigers 8-2. In the eighth, the A’s scored three runs thanks to a Henry Bolte three-run home run over the wall in right-center field that scored Tommy White and Lawrence Butler. The home run, which traveled 411 feet and left the bat at 105.3 mph, was Bolte’s fourth of the season as he recorded RBIs 19, 20, and 21.

The A’s final run of the game came in the bottom of the ninth inning when Jeff McNeil laid down a textbook RBI bunt single to the left side of the diamond that scored Tyler Soderstrom from third base. It got the A’s to within two, making it an 8-6 game.

That was all the A’s offense could muster as they attempted the comeback but ultimately fell to the Tigers, 8-6.

With the loss, the A’s fell to 45-66 on the season.

Things got a bit chippy at the end of the game after the final out was recorded. The A’s and Tigers’ benches cleared, along with both bullpens, as a scrum formed along the third-base line. I couldn’t make out the cause, and after the game Mark Kotsay’s only comment was, “It was a little dispute over a play in the game.”

The A’s will take on the Tigers in the final game of the series and the homestand on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. PDT. The A’s will send Gage Jump (4-6, 4.00 ERA) to the mound, while the Tigers will counter with Keider Montero (7-6, 3.34 ERA).

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Bay FC Match wrap: Fishlock gets the game winner for Seattle edge Bay FC 3-2

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Bay FC midfielder Claire Hutton (8) runs up the pitch against the Seattle Reign at Pay Pal Park in San Jose on Sat Aug 1, 2026 (Bay FC X photo)

By William Espy

SAN JOSE–Bay FC looked to avenge their disappointing midweek loss against Seattle Reign FC on Saturday evening. But in the end the Reign got a winning score late in the match in the 85th minute by Jess Fishlock for a 3-2 win against Bay FC.

Seattle got out to a very early lead in the sixth minute, as a low cross found the foot of Mia Fishel right in front of the goal. Bay’s goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz was forced to make a big save moments later, as a collision between Caroline Conti and a Seattle midfielder resulted in an attacking opportunity for the Reign with minimal defense. Her work wasn’t anywhere near done, though, as less than a minute later, she was forced to make another diving save after a dangerous free kick opportunity by the Reign.

A counterattacking opportunity for Seattle saw Maddie Dahlien make it 2-0 for the visitors after a through-ball passed right between the legs of Bay FC’s captain, Sydney Collins, for an easy goal. 

Bay FC got one back in the 13th minute, when Hannah Bebar scored her first career NWSL goal to make it a 2-1 game. Less than 10 minutes later, the game would seemingly be level as Dorian Bailey was able to take advantage of a scramble in front of the goal. Her shot hit Claudia Dickey in the gloves, but ricocheted into the back of the net; for the second time this week, a Bay FC goal was disallowed for a controversial offside decision.

Jordan Silkowitz made another big save just after the half-hour mark, but for the second game in a row, she went down holding her back. She remained in the game after another slight delay.

Mia Fishel was shown the first yellow card of the night in the 47th minute, as she blocked a free-kick attempt from an improper position, delaying the game. Moments later, Dorian Bailey was shown a yellow card for a jersey-pull tackle just outside of the box. 

Seattle retained their 2-1 lead heading into the half-time break. Bay made a single substitution to start the second half, swapping Alex Pfieffer into the game for Sydney Collins. 

Caroline Conti was shown a yellow card in the 52nd minute, Bay’s second of the night. Bay then had an entertaining display of passing around the hour mark, which nearly generated a chance for Claire Hutton, but the referee was out of position, blocking the shooting lane inadvertently. Sam Meza was shown Seattle’s second yellow card in the 64th minute. 

Caroline Conti and Karlie Lema exited the match for Keira Barry and Taylor Huff in the 66th minute as Bay was hunting for an equalizer. That equalizer would come less than ten minutes later, as Barry scored her first goal with Bay FC, after a perfectly timed off-ball run up the wing to make it a 2-2 game. In the 84th minute, Bay made another pair of substitutions, bringing on veterans Abby Dahlkemper and Cristiana Girelli to close out the game. At the same time, Nerilia Mondesir was shown a yellow card for Seattle. 

In the 85th minute, Seattle restored their lead, making it 3-2 with a goal scored by Jess Fishlock, who had just entered the match moments earlier.

Seattle would hold on to their lead this time, walking away with a 3-2 victory. As a result, Bay FC failed to record a single point during their three-game week. 

Giants Lose A Heartbreaking Walk-Off To Padres 6-5 After Tying Up the Game In the Eighth Inning

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San Francisco Giants Osleivis Basabe is congratulated in the San Francisco dugout after hitting a two run home run in the top of the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park Sat Aug 1, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (47-63) have really struggled when they fall behind early in games. They scored early in game one of their series with the San Diego Padres (56-54) and won that game. They were shutout in game two losing that game 7-0.

They fell behind in game three Saturday trailing 2-0 but not only tied up the game but took the lead in the third inning. Home runs had played a huge role in the early innings of this game. In the third inning Osleivis Basabe hit a two-run home run and the game was tied.

They went on to load the bases and the Padres walked in a run giving San Francisco the 3-2 lead. The lead was short-lived when in the fourth inning the Padre’s Freddie Fermin hit a two-run homer taking back the lead 4-3.

It remained a one-run game going into the top of the sixth inning. The Padres scored a run in the bottom of the sixth inning taking the 5-3 lead into the eighth inning. Padres closer Mason Miller took the mound looking to get out of a sticky situation with the bases loaded and one out.

Miller got the second out but gave up a Basabe double driving Adames and Devers home to tie up the game at 5-5. It was a new ball game. San Francisco had a great chance in the ninth inning but could not come up with timely hits and let the Padres walked this one off 6-5.

GAME RECAP

The first at bat the Giants Bryce Eldridge hit a single in the first inning but the Padres starting pitcher Walker Buehler finished off the inning. San Diego got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the inning.

With two outs, Manny Machado walked followed by a Ty France single and a Jackson Merrill double. The Merrill double drove both Machado and France home for a 2-0 lead. As we have seen far too often the Giants again fell behind early.

The second inning was a good one for both pitchers going three and out. Despite the rough opening inning, Tyler Mahle remained in the game and had a really good inning.

San Francisco was now looking at playing from behind. They got a single from Drew Gilbert to start the third inning trying to get a rally going. Basabe batting last delivered a two-run home run and this game was tied.

Back-to-back-to-back singles loaded the bases for San Francisco and Buehler walked a run in and the Giants took a 3-2 lead going into the bottom of the third. Mahle gave up a single in the inning but nothing else and the Giants took the lead into the fourth inning.

The Giants only managed a Drew Gilbert single to start the fourth. Koss hit into a double play and Basabe grounded out. In the bottom of the fourth Luis Rengifo reached first base on a walk and Freddy Fermin hit a two run home run taking back the lead for the Padres for 4-3 lead.

San Francisco had two runners on base with one out in the top of the fifth inning but left them both stranded. The Giants again left runners standed. Mahle had another nice inning for the Giants in the bottom of the fifth going three and out.

The Giants did not get much going in the top of the sixth inning still trailing 4-3. The Padres however did extend their lead in the bottom of the inning. With two outs, San Diego’s Xavier Bogaerts singled reaching second base on a balk. Fermin singled Bogaerts home and the Padres had a 5-3 lead. Keaton Winn had relieved Mahle on the mound in the sixth inning looking to keep San Francisco in this game.

It was three and out for the Giants in the top of the seventh inning. Although only two runs behind, it was getting late in the game and they were six outs away from another loss. Winn held up his end of the deal only giving up a single but getting out of the inning.

There was a change on the mound for San Diego in the eighth inning. Jeremiah Estrada was the third relief pitcher for the Padres in this game. San Francisco needed hits and they got a Rafael Devers singled and an Adames walk.

With two runners on base and no outs the Giants had a great shot at a rally with Daniel Susac at the plate. Susac singled and San Francisco again had the bases loaded. Drew Gilbert struck out for the first out, San Diego was two outs away from getting out of the inning and there was a change on the mound the Padres bringing in the “Reaper” closer extraordinaire Mason Miller.

He got the second out at the expense of Grant McCray. When it looked like the Padres would get out of the inning, Basabe who was having a terrific game doubled Adames and Susac home and this game was tied 5-5. The game went into the ninth inning all locked up.

Miller stayed in the game in the top of the ninth inning facing Jung Hoo Lee. The Giants already had 12 hits in the game and needed just a few more with a great chance to win this game. Miller struck out Lee, he went on to strike out Heliot Ramos and with two outs walked Rafael Devers.

Willy Adames popped out for the third out. There were no timely hits for the Giants when they were so badly needed. San Francisco’s Dylan Smith would take the mound looking to take this game into extra innings. On a 3-2 pitch Bogaerts doubled with no outs. A perfect Fermin bunt advanced Bogaerts to third base with one out.

San Francisco got the second out and they intentionally walked Fernando Tatis Jr. needing one more out to go into extra innings. They couldn’t come up with that final out. Jake Cronenworth singled and Bogaerts scored for the walk-off 6-5. The Padres had some quality hits in the bottom of the ninth clinching the win.

GAME NOTES

San Diego took control of this game Saturday night. They scored early and kept the pressure on San Francisco making them come from behind several times. The Padres put runs on the board early and never completely let the Giants settle in.The Padres excelled in three phases -pitching, defense and timely hitting.

The San Diego starting pitcher Walker Buehler gave the Padres a quality start. He kept the Giants from stringing together rallies and forced them to play from behind. The Padres bullpen slammed the door on San Francisco. Once Buehler was relieved the Giants didn’t get many chances to mount a comeback. The Padres got timely hits with runners on base instead of leaving opportunities stranded. Their offense was more efficient than the Giants.

San Francisco had their chances in this game. The failed to get the big hits when they needed them the most. This kept them from building any sustained offense. Despite having more hits in this game than San Diego their hits were not timely where the Padres got hits when they were needed the most. All in all the Giants put up a heck of a fight but just came up short.

Mahle went 5 2/3 innings allowing five hits, five earned runs two walks with nine strikeouts. Giant relief pitchers Keaton Winn, Caleb Kilian, and Dylan Smith were solid with only Smith giving up a run in the ninth for the San Diego walk-off win.

Buehler pitched 4 1/3 innings allowing eight hits, three earned runs, two walks with one strikeout. Padre relief pitchers Wandy Peralta, Adrian Morejon, Jeremiah Estrada and Mason Miller got the job done with the two tying runs given up by Estrada.

Sunday in game four San Francisco will be looking to tie up the series after this disappointing loss. Landon Roupp will take the mound for San Francisco with a 7-9 win/loss record and a 4.12 ERA. The Padres plan on starting Michael King. He has a 6-7 win/loss record and a 3.38 ERA. First pitch for game four is scheduled for 1:10 PM.

Sacramento A’s podcast Tony Harvey: A’s crushed in 13-1 laugher by Tigers at Sutter Health

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Detroit Tigers Dillon Dingler (not shown) celebrates with Ben Melgeri (53), Kevin McGonigle (7), Javier Baez (not shown) after hitting a grand slam homer in the top of the eighth inning, Sacramento A’s catcher Brian Serven (in foreground) at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Fri Jul 31, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Tony Harvey:

#1 How did Lawrence Butler had hit well against the Boston Red Sox in the last series but Friday night struggled against Detroit pitching going 0-4.

#2 What kind of outing did A’s starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs have against the Tigers, pitching four innings allowing four hits and two runs.

#3 Did Nick Kurtz was the lead off hitter with two at bats and walked twice just couldn’t get the long ball going.

#4 Talk about how this A’s line up looks without Zack Gelof, Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers, Joshua Kuroda Grauer.

#5 Of A’s players such as Lawrence Butler, Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson they needed their bats Friday night but they were silenced by Tigers pitching, and A’s starter Jeffrey Springs pitched well allowing four hits and two earned runs but the A’s bullpen later allowed 11 more runs in the 13-1 loss ?

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Padres Offense Too Hot To Handle for Giants – SF Loses In a Shutout 7-0; Giants Bader suspended without pay for bike accident

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Carson Wisenhunt works on the San Diego Padres line up in the bottom of the second inning at Petco Park in San Diego on Fri Jul 31, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (47-63) got a great start in their series with the San Diego Padres (56-54) taking a 4-1 win Thursday night and Friday night the Giants failed to extend a win in the second game getting shutout 7-0.

The Padres have decided on a starting pitcher. Bradgley Rodriguez, relief pitcher, will start this game. He has an ERA of 2.33. The Giants wil go with Carson Whisenhunt. He comes into the game with a 2-1 win/loss record and a 4.60 ERA.

Thursday the Giants got an early lead but Friday’s the top of the Padre’s lineup gave San Diego an early lead 2-0. It was the San Diego big guns Fernando Tatis Jr, Manny Machado and Luis Rengifo getting the job done.

The Padres continued to extend their lead scoring runs in the third and fourth innings taking a 6-0 lead half way through the game. San Francisco only had one hit through four innings, the Padres had eight hits.

GAME RECAP

San Diego starting pitcher Bradgley Rodriguez had a one two three first inning. Giants starting pitcher Carson Whisenhunt struggled in the bottom of the inning. Tatis Jr. doubled followed by a Luiz Rengifo single and the Padres had runners at first and third with one out.

Machado sacrificed Tatis Jr. home for the first run of the game. Ty France walked and San Diego now with two outs had runners on first and second. Luis Campusano singled Rengifo home and the Padres had a 2-0 lead. Whisenhunt finally got out of the inning but it had been a tough start.

Yuki Matsui relieved Rodriguez in the top of the second inning. He dismissed the Giants one two three; a nice start for both of the San Diego pitchers. The Giants got out of the bottom of the second inning although Whisenhunt did give up a single and a walk.

Matsui got the job done in the top of the third inning only giving up a single. The Padres got to work in the bottom of the third scoring another run now leading 3-0. France got the inning going with a single.

France was thrown out at second when Merrill grounded into a fielders choice. Campusano singled and Merrill advanced to third scoring when Xander Bogaerts grounded into a double play. San Diego had now taken a 3-0 lead.

Matsui had another solid inning in the fourth going three and out and the Giants offense was having a rough day at the plate with only one hit through four innings. There was no stopping the Padre offense in Friday’s game.

Jase Bowen (bottom of the batting order) had a monster hit in the bottom of the fourth hitting the ball into the third deck. It was his first big league home run and it gave the Padres a 4-0 lead.

After two walks and the home run there was a change on the mound for the Giants. Adrian Houser relieved Whisenhunt facing Machado with only one out. Machado flied out but Tatis Jr and Rengifo both advanced stealing second and third base.

This was Tatis Jr’s 26th steal of the season and Rengifo’s fifth. France singled both Tatis Jr. and Rengifo home and the Padres were cruising leading 6-0 going into the fifth inning.

German Marquez relieved Matsui in the fifth inning. He was also outstanding dismissing the Giants going three and out. Houser gave up a couple of singles in the bottom of the fifth but kept the Padres from scoring.

Luis Arraez got the Giants second hit of the game but that was the only offensive action in the sixth inning for San Francisco. In the bottom of the sixth Machado just missed hitting a home run hitting a double off the wall.

San Diego had two runners on base, Rengifo on third and Machado at second. France sacrificed Rengifo home and the hit parade continued for San Diego. With a 7-0 lead the Padres put this game on ice.

The game went into the top of the eighth inning and the Giants were six outs away from losing the second game of the series. It was also a quick bottom of the eighth.

German Marquez closed out the game shutting out the Giants 7-0. They did it with excellent offense and timely hitting and their pitching was outstanding. The Giants just could not get going coming away with only two hits in this game.

GAME NOTES

This game got away from the Giants quickly. Starting pitcher Whisenhunt couldn’t keep the Padres’ lineup in check. San Diego scored runs in the first, third, fourth and sixth innings.

The Giants offense was almost non-existent . They only managed a couple of hits through six innings. They were unable to put sustained pressure on the Padres’ pitchers. The Padres on the other hand consistently hitting with runners on base and preventing San Francisco from getting any momentum. The Giants just could not make adjuistments against the San Diego pitching.

The Padres got production throughout the lineup. Tatis Jr. set the tone at the top of the lineup by getting on base and helping create scoring opportunities. Machado came through with key hits that drove in runs and kept the pressure on San Francisco.

Bogaerts added timely RBI hits to extend their lead and Merrill was also good with run-producing at-bats as the Padres continued to pile on the offense all night. It was a memorable night for Jase Bowen hitting his first big league home run, a dandy flying into the third deck of the stadium.

It was a rough night for Whisenhunt. He pitched through 3 1/3 innings allowing seven hits, six earned runs, four walks with three strikeouts. Houser went 4 2/3 innings allowing five hits, one earned run, one walk with three strikeouts. The entire game was a one-sided affair.

Giants team president Buster Posey has suspended outfielder Harrison Bader’s salary while the Giants investigate a scooter crash that further injured Bader’s previous injured left foot. Sources said that Bader hit the back of a Fire Truck in downtown San Francisco on Sunday. The accident happened before the Giants hosted the Los Angeles Angels at Oracle Park last Sun Jul 26th. The source said that Bader was drunk at the time. The Giants are investigating if that is true or not.

“Over the weekend, Harrison Bader was involved in an accident that has delayed Harrison’s prior treatment timeline for plantar fasciitis and, unfortunately, his return to the field,” Posey said in a statement. “We are still investigating the circumstances of the accident but will be suspending payment to Harrison until he is able to resume performing services for the Club.”

Game three in this series will get underway Friday with first pitch scheduled for 5:40 PM. Tyler Mahle will take the mound for the Giants. He has a 3-9 win/loss record and a 4.96 ERA. The Padres will start Walker Buehler. His win/loss record is 6-5 and he has an ERA of 5.13.

A’s Bullpen Implodes in 13-1 Loss to Tigers

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Jeffrey Springs #59 of the Athletics pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the top of the first inning at Sutter Health Park on July 31, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory photo credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After losing three of four games to the Boston Red Sox during the past week at Sutter Health Park, the A’s welcomed the Detroit Tigers to town for game one of a three-game series on Friday night.

The A’s fell to the Tigers on Friday night by a final of 13-1 in an ugly showing all the way around.

It was Jeffrey Springs who got the start for the series opener on Friday night. Springs, who is in his ninth season in the majors, is having the worst year of his career. Heading into Friday’s action, Springs led the league in losses (10), earned runs (72), and home runs allowed (27). In the series opener, Springs struggled with his command yet again as he was only able to get through four innings against the Tigers lineup. Across his four innings, Springs gave up two runs on four hits while walking a massive five batters and striking out just two. Springs managed to limit the damage, but it was certainly another underwhelming outing for the left-hander out of Appalachian State University in his 22nd start for the A’s this season.

“…Probably some fatigue and lack of strength in that front side led to a little bit of a lack of command tonight,” Mark Kotsay said of Jeffrey Springs after the game. “…Overall managing to get out of that fourth inning with only giving up one run and the pitch count was really high… he worked really hard for four innings… it shows some grit.”

The A’s bullpen had to cover five innings on Friday night after Springs was lifted following the fourth inning, and it pitched well until the eighth inning.

Hayden Juenger was first out of the bullpen for the A’s as he pitched the fifth inning. Juenger was effective, allowing just a walk and nothing else while also striking out two in his one inning of relief.

Brady Basso was next out of the bullpen for the A’s as he came in for the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings. Basso allowed just one hit and no runs in the sixth and seventh innings as it appeared he was going to cruise through three innings of relief. However, Basso ran into trouble in the eighth inning and was unable to record an out as he faced three batters and they all reached base. In the end, Basso went 2+ innings and gave up three runs on four hits while walking none and striking out two.

Unfortunately for the A’s, the implosion from the bullpen didn’t end with Basso. Mark Kotsay turned to Luis Morales for the rest of the eighth inning, and it went poorly, to say the least. Morales surrendered a grand slam in the inning to allow the Tigers to blow the game wide open. It also didn’t stop at that point for the Tigers. Morales was back out in the ninth inning, where he surrendered another four runs in a completely ineffective outing. When the dust settled, Morales went two innings of eight-run, six-hit baseball while walking one and striking out one.

As for the bullpen, Kotsay only has so much left to say. It needs to improve. On Morales specifically, the A’s are looking to go back to square one.

“We’re going to have to go back to the drawing board with Morales, and we’ve identified some things that he’s doing… he may be tipping his pitches, but at the same point, he still has to execute the pitches. Even though you throw 97, it’s got to be executed. It can’t be in the middle of the plate. So there’s still a lot for Morales to do from a standpoint of just making adjustments.”

On the offensive side of the ball, the A’s struggled to get things going against the Tigers’ bullpen game after the Casey Mize scratch earlier in the day. The A’s totaled just three hits and one run while walking three times against Detroit pitching over nine innings.

The A’s first and only run came in the first inning to help them jump out to an early lead. It was the red-hot Jonah Heim who stayed hot on Friday as he drilled an RBI double to center field that scored Jacob Wilson. It was Heim’s 12th double of the season and his 35th RBI.

That’s all she wrote on the offensive side for the A’s as they fell 13-1.

The A’s will take on the Tigers in game two of the series on Saturday at 6:40 p.m. PDT. Jack Perkins (2-4, 6.45 ERA) is scheduled to start for the A’s, while the Tigers will counter with Framber Valdez (5-7, 4.53 ERA).

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