Giants blow foam off Brewers 13-2 at foggy Oracle Park; SF gets home run help from Encarnacion, Yastrzemski and Chapman

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San Francisco Giants Mike Yastrzemski (5) slugs a second inning home run against the Milwaukee Brewers at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Wed Sep 11, 2024 (AP News photo)

Milwaukee (83-62). 001 000 100. 2. 6 1

San Francisco (72-74). 440 201 02x 13 17. 1

Time: 2:36

Attendance: 22,022

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

San Francisco, CA

By Lewis Rubman

SAN FRANCISCO–This Wednesday night’s Giant 13-2 annihilation of the almost certainly playoff bound Milwaukee Brewers was more vaudeville than drama. In a laugher like this, there is no developing story to narrate, just a staggering collection of statistics to enumerate.

Five Giants had multi hit games: Tyler Fitzgerald (who went 3 for 5), Mike Yastrzemski (2 for 4), LaMonte Wade, Jr. (2 for 4), Jerar Encarnación (2 for 5), and Patrick Bailey (3 for 4).

Seven Giants hit for extra bases: Yastrzemski (a double and a home run, Wade (a double), Marco Luciano (a double), Fitzgerald (two doubles), Bailey (a double), and Luis Matos (a double).

Three Giants hit home runs: Yaz, Matt Chapman, and Encarnación, who became the first right. handed batter to hit the ball out of the park to right this year.

Six Giants drove in runs: Yaz (4), Chappy (1), Wade (2), Luciano (1), and Encarnación (2).

Chapman extended his hitting streak to 10 games.

San Francisco scored eight of its runs in the first two frames. They came off starter Colin Rea, who suffered his fifth defeat against a half a dozen wins. He faced 23 batters in his four inning stint and gave up 10 runs, all earned, on 11 hits, three of them yard, and saw his ERA soar from 3.72 to 4.21.

Three more Milwaukee pitchers combined to allow another six Giant hits. The last of the lot was infielder-outfielder Jake Bauers, who surrendered San Francisco’s final two runs and three hits.

Three Giant pitchers coasted to victory. Blake Snell bounced back from his awful previous start, when he needed 42 pitches to get through one inning of two run (one earned), two hit ball against the Diamondbacks on September 5.

He went five frames Wednesday night, throwing 95 pitches, 61 for strikes, and holding the Brewers to one run, which was earned, on four hits and two walks while striking out eight. The win improved his record to 3-3, 3.52.

Austin Warren and Sean Hjelle pitched two innings each. Warren allowed an unearned run on two hits and a pair of free passes. Hjelle held the Brew Crew to a walk. There was, of course, no save.

Héctor Ramos, the only Giant in the starting lineup who failed to get a hit, drew a walk, scored, and made two magnificent diving catches in left.

Thursday, Milwaukee veteran Frankie Montás (6-10, 4.69) will face off against San Francisco rookie Hayden Birdsong (3-5, 5.19) at 6:45pm PT.

San Francisco Giants podcast with Michael Duca: Giants jump on Brewers early in 13-2 laugher at Oracle Park

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Mike Yastrzemski (5) for the San Francisco Giants slugs a second inning three run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Wed Sep 11, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the San Francisco Giants podcast with Michael Duca:

#1 The San Francisco Giants didn’t waste anytime Wednesday night scoring four runs in the first inning off the Milwaukee Brewers starter Colin Rea.

#2 The Giants Tyler Fitzgerald scored the game’s first run. Heliot Ramos scored LaMonte Wade’s RBI single, and Jerar Encarnacion hit a two run homer scoring Wade ahead of him to make it 4-0.

#3 The Giants added another four runs in the second inning when Fitzgerald hit a RBI double scoring Patrick Bailey. That brought up Mike Yastrzemski who hit a three run homer and it was 8-0.

#4 The Giants later would add five more runs which included a Matt Chapman fourth inning home run. For Chapman it was his 24th homer of the season.

#5 Brewers and Giants are now tied in the series and match up for the rubber game on Thursday night. The Brewers will start RHP Frankie Montas (6-10, ERA 4.69) and for the Giants RHP Hayden Birdsong (3-5, 5.19) first pitch at Oracle Park 6:45pm PT. What your take on this match up?

Michael Duca does the San Francisco Giants podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

A’s Beat Astros 5-4, Win Series and Will Go For the Sweep in Game Three Thursday

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Oakland A’s Jacob Wilson (5) and Kyle McCann (center) score after McCann’s two run top of the sixth inning home. The Houston Astros catcher is Yanier Diaz (right). (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Despite falling behind early, the Oakland A’s (63-82) tied up this game in the third inning and went on to beat the Houston Astros (77-67) 5-4. Thursday the A’s will be going for the sweep. Joey Estes struggled a bit early but got his game back on track going 6 2/3 innings.

Oakland has had some very good results when they hit those homers and they did have one home run off the bat of Kyle McCann in this game. Max Schuemann had two hits and stole a couple of bases and is now tied with Lawrence Butler with 14 steals apiece this season.

After winning a 12 inning game over the Astros Tuesday 4-3 the A’s took game two and won the series in Wednesday night’s game A’s starter Joey Estes went 6.2 innings, allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one walk and struck out two. Astros starter Hunter Brown pitched five innings, allowed nine hits and five runs which were all the runs that the A’s needed to win the ball game.

Tuesday night the A’s took a 2-0 lead in the second inning and Wednesday night, it was the Astros that got out in front early 2-0 in the second inning. Jake Meyers sacrificed driving Alex Bregman home and taking the early 1-0 lead. They would add to their lead when Mauricio Dubon singled Jeremy Pena home for the 2-0 lead.

Oakland would tie up this game in the third inning 2-2. Brent Rooker singled Max Schuemann home for their first run of the game. JJ Bleday grounded into a fielder’s choice and Ryan Noda scored on an error to even the score. Houston would take back the lead in the third inning when Yordan Alvarez scored on an Athletic error 3-2. Both teams had a couple of errors apiece in the third inning.

The fourth and fifth innings were quiet for both teams but the A’s turned this game around in the sixth inning. Kyle McCann hit a two run home run with Jacob Wilson on base and Oakland had taken a 4-3 lead. Brent Rooker would add another run in the same inning hitting a single driving Max Schuemann home and taking a 5-3 lead.

It was a terrific outing for Joey Estes who went 6 2/3 innings allowing seven hits and three runs. He struggled to start but pulled it together in a gutsy performance. He was relieved by TJ McFarland who got Oakland out of the seventh inning.

The Astros would make things interesting in the eighth inning scoring a run trialing by the score of 5-4. Kyle Tucker singled Alex Bregman home and this game got very uncomfortable for Oakland. The A’s got out of the inning and this game went into the ninth.

Oakland was three outs away from taking this series in the bottom of the ninth inning. It was ‘Miller Time” and it was a great showing. Mason Miller dismissed Jake Meyers, Mauricio Dubon and Victor Caratini, three and out and the A’s had won game two by the slimmest of margins 5-4. Oakland finished the game with ten hits only scoring in two frames.

There is nothing better than going on the road and winning and it is especially sweet when it’s the Houston Astros on the losing end. Max Schuemann had a terrific game with two hits and a couple of stolen bases.

Schuemann has stolen 14 bases this season. Lawrence Butler continued his streak with another hit in this game and he also has 14 stolen bases this season. He did miss Tuesday night’s game being somewhat under the weather but he was all hands on deck in Wednesday’s game.

After winning this game, Oakland now has the opportunity to sweep this series Thursday. Mitch Spence will take the mound in Thursday’s game. He has a 7-9 win/loss record and a 4.42 ERA. The Astros will be looking to avoid the sweep starting Framber Valdez. He has a 14-6 win/loss record and a 2.97 ERA and he will give the Oakland offense a run for their money. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 11:10 AM PT.

Aces Win First Game With Fever 86-75; Vegas-Indiana tip off Friday for game 2

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The Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) takes a jump shot against the Indiana Fevers guard Caitlin Clark (22) and forward Aliyah Boston (7) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Wed Sep 11, 2024 (Las Vegas Aces photo)

By Barbara Mason

With A’Ja Wilson back on the court the Las Vegas Aces (22-13) had the resources needed to beat a tough Indiana Fever team(19-17) 86-75 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. This is the first of two games with the Fever, the second to be played Friday night also in Indiana. Wilson finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds for a double double despite not being at 100 percent.

It is no secret how well the Indiana Fever have been playing and this will really test the Aces. Caitlin Clark has been playing some really nice ball averaging over 19 points a game. Las Vegas will have to contain her which will be the key to a win over the Fever.

The game was close in the opening quarter and the Aces took a slim 20-18 lead. Las Vegas began to distance themselves in the second quarter leading 30-23 mid-way through the quarter at 5:34. With under a minute left in the half, the Aces had established a 41-32 lead.

At the half, Wilson had scored 12 points with eight rebounds. Alysha Clark and Tiffany Hayes were having a great game off the bench each with nine points in the first half. Both Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young had really slow starts. Young only had two points in the first two quarters and Plum had a single point.

Caitlan Clark had eight points and the high score in the half for Indiana was Kelsey Mitchell with 11 points. There was some star power in attendance with country super-star Darius Rucker taking in the game.

Tyrese Halliburton and Myles Turner were also on hand. Women’s basketball has taken the country by storm and we see celebs across the country supporting this exciting sport that attracts more and more followers with every season. Wednesday night’s game was the 14th sellout at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this season.

The Fever came into the third quarter with renewed effort and trailed by a single point mid-way through the quarter 48-49. Las Vegas would push the lead back out leading after three quarters 64-57. This had been an extremely long quarter with the refs going to replay three times in the quarter in fact Las Vegas head coach Becky Hammon was called for a technical for arguing with the officials.

The Fever threatened to rally numerous times in the fourth quarter but Las Vegas continued to push the lead back. Indiana was going nowhere and they were playing hard and pulling to within six points at 6:48 72-66.

With the Aces leading 80-73 and 3:20 left on the clock, this game was hardly over. Las Vegas hung in the game and when the dust had settled, the Aces had beaten Indiana by the score of 86-75.

It was a terrific effort from Wilson with 27 points and 12 rebounds for yet another double double and not being at 100 percent. With a day off Thursday the hopes are that she will continue to completely heal heading into the playoffs.

Chelsea Gray finished with 11 points. The Aces had some great work off the bench with Clark scoring 14 points and Hayes with 12. Plum came around in the second half finishing with nine points. They had held Clark to 16 point in this game.

Game notes: Wednesday night the Aces took on the Fever in the first of two back-to-back games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Sunday, the Aces lost a close game to the New York Liberty coming up just short 75-71without their “Ace” A’Ja Wilson who missed the game with an ankle injury.

Wilson had not missed a game in years and while she is not at 100 percent the hopes are that she will be as close as possible going into the playoffs. She did wear a boot on the sidelines on Sunday but her MRI came back clean, great news, and this was just a precaution. It will be good to see her back on the court.

Friday night the Aces will play the Fever one more time with tipoff scheduled for 4:30 PM PT. This first game was very close throughout until the final minutes. Game two could prove to be even tougher.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Suspect in Pearsall shooting shouldn’t face attempted murder charges says public defender

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San Francisco 49ers Ricky Pearsall wide receiver walks on the field during Sun Sep 9, 2024 against the New York Jets at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Monday Night Football (AP News photo)

On the SF 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 San Francisco 49ers first round draft pick and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall who was on the field during Monday Night Football against the New York Jets looked like he was ready to suit up. Pearsall who is on the NFL IL for four weeks is chomping at the bit to get in.

#2 The attorney for the unnamed 17 year suspect who shot Pearsall according to his attorney San Francisco public attorney Bob Dunlap said that new video evidence proves that the suspect should not be charged with attempted murder where Pearsall and the suspect wrestled for the suspect’s gun during an armed robbery.

#3 The 49ers kick off against former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold in week one against the New York Giants was pretty much in control avoiding the Giants rush and able to hit his targets going 19-24 for 208 yards and two touchdowns. David how do you see this match up with the 49ers and Vikings this Sunday.

David Zimor does the San Francisco 49ers podcasts on Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Brewers edge Giants 3-2; Contreras gets 3 hits, Mitchell takes SF deep

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Milwaukee Brewers Joey Ortiz belts a seventh inning triple against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Tue Sep 10, 2024 (AP News photo)

Milwaukee (83-61). 200 001 000. 3. 9. 0

San Francisco (71-74) 100 001 000. 2. 4. 1

Time: 2:07

Attendance: 25,096

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

San Francisco, CA

By Lewis Rubman

SAN FRANCISCO–Rookie righthander Landen Roupp celebrated his 26th birthday this chilly Tuesday evening by making his first major league start. It came against the National League’s central division runaway leaders, the Milwaukee Brewers.

After a rocky opening frame, in which he surrendered two runs, Roupp kept the visitors off the board until he was relieved by Tristan Beck, with the Giants trailing, 2-1. The Brew Crew won, 3-2, and Roupp was charged with the loss.

Regardless of the outcome, the rookie can be proud of his performance. He lasted five innings and allowed five hits, four of them in the fatidic first, and didn’t issue a single walk. 47 of his offerings were counted as strikes.

His record now is 0-1, 3.44. San Francisco used three other hurlers. Tristan Beck gave up a 411 foot home run to Garrett Mitchell on the first pitch he threw on relieving Roupp, and that was the deciding blow of the game. Beck surrendered another two hits in his two innings on the mound. Sean Hjelle and Taylor Roger pitched an inning apiece, the former allowing one hit and the latter two walks.

Roupp’s opposite number, Aaron Civile, began the season with Tampa Bay, where he went 2-4, 5.07. After being traded to Milwaukee on July 3 he was 3-2, 3.88 until today, a combined mark of 5-8, 4.62. Like Roupp, he yielded two runs, but the Brewers’ starter left with a lead and so was never in danger of being charged with the loss.

Both runs he allowed in his 5-1/3 innnings on the mound were earned. They came on three hits, one of them a homer, and a walk. 20 of his 68 pitches were balls. Civile was the winning pitcher, making his overall record 6-8, 4.57.

He was followed by DL Hall, who walked one and struck out another in his 1-2/3 innings of work, Trevor Megill (one K in one inning), and Devin Williams, who earned his 10 save, with a one hit, one walk, two strike out ninth.

Milwaukee’s two runs in the first came on a first pitch leadoff double to right, followed by an RBI single to right by William Contreras, who advanced to third on another single to right, this one by Jake Bauers. It was Mitchell’s solo blast off Beck that gave the Brewers the deciding run

San Francisco’s two tallies came in the first and sixth innings. Mike Yastrzemski walked to start the home half of the first. Héliot Ramos forced him out at second with a ground out to third and, after Michael Conforto was caught looking at a third strike, scored on Matt Chapman’s double off the Chevron advertisement in the left field corner.

Yastrzemski’s 346 foot leadoff home run off a 76mph Civale curve in the sixth brought the Giants their second and last run. It was round tripper #14 for the year.

The Brewers almost made it 4-2 when Joey Ortiz doubled to right center and reached third when Giants’ second sacker bobbled the throw he would have relayed to Chapman. Ortiz tried to score on what would have been a wild pitch by Beck, but Patrick Bailey recovered the ball and threw Ortiz out at home. Milwaukee challenged the call, but it was upheld.

Blake Snell, on whom the Giants had pinned their hopes when they signed him during spring training, is scheduled to start Wednesday’s evening’s 6:45 game. But it’s too late for the King Street Repertory Players’ version of Waiting for Lefty.

Colin Rea (12-4, 3.72) will be on the hill for Milwaukee. The series will conclude on Thursday evening with Frankie Montás 6-10, 4.69_ on the mound for the Brewers and Hayden Birdsong (3-5, 5.19) facing them for the Giants.

A’s Win Game One In 12th Inning Beating Astros 4-3 at Minute Maid

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Oakland A’s Brent Rooker (25) scores as Houston Astros catcher Victor Caratini (17) waits for the late throw at the plate in the top of the first inning at Minute Maid Field in Houston on Tue Sep 10, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Oakland A’s (63-82) were on the winning side of a one run game beating the Houston Astros (77-67) 4-3. They led in the game going into the bottom of the seventh inning where the Astros tied this game up. There were three Oakland bunts in the 12th to helped seal this win. Daz Cameron not only had a terrific bunt to start the twelfth inning but a game-saving catch in the tenth inning.

Game recap: The A’s got the bats going early taking a 2-0 lead through the first two innings. In the opening inning Shea Langeliers sacrificed driving Brent Rooker home for the early 1-0 lead. In the second inning they extended their lead with something we did not see at all in their past two games and that was the home run.

Zach Gelof unleashed a 416 feet homer to left and Oakland had a 2-0 lead. Through two innings the Athletics already had three hits and were looking for more.

JP Sears finished this game going six innings allowing four hits, and no runs. He had a great outing . Tyler Ferguson would relieve Sears in the seventh inning getting pulled pretty early in the inning after allowing two hits and two runs. Houston’s Spencer Arrighetti went 6 2/3 innings allowing seven hits, two runs and seven strikeouts.

The A’s managed to hang onto the 2-0 lead going into the top of the seventh inning. In the bottom of the seventh inning, the Astros were able to get up on the board. Jon Singleton hit a triple driving Ben Gamel home and Houston trailed by a single run 1-2.

The Astros would tie up this game in the same inning when Jose Altuve hit an infield single reaching second base and Jason Heyward scored to knot this game at two.

Going into the ninth inning the game remained tied and neither team could break the tie. This game went into extra innings With Nick Allen on third base the A’s had a scoring opportunity with two outs.

JJ Bleday struck out swinging and it was on to the bottom of the tenth inning. Mason Miller took the mound for Oakland looking to keep this game tied although lately he has struggled in extra inning games.

Daz Cameron made an exceptional play in right outfield making a game-saving catch for the third out. It was on to the 11th inning with Shea Langeliers at the plate striking out for the first out.

Seth Brown would strikeout followed by Zach Gelof thrown out at first for the third out. Hogan Harris would take the mound in the bottom of the 11th inning striking out Victor Caratini. Ben Gamel would ground out followed by a Jason Heyward strikeout and the game would go into the 12th inning.

Daz Cameron started off the 12th with a successful bunt and Oakland had runners on first and Zach Gelof on third, a huge scoring opportunity. Max Schuemann sacrificed and Gelof scored on an Astro throwing error at home plate.

Cameron would advance to third on another throwing error by Houston. Nick Allen came to the plate and bunted into a fielder’s choice allowing Cameron to score and Oakland had taken a 4-2 lead.

This game was not over by a long shot. Jose Altuve doubled into the gap and Jason Heyward scored for a 4-3 tally. Yordan Alvarez grounded out and Kyle Tucker struck out looking and the A’s needed one more out to seal the game.

Alex Bregman grounded out and that was the ball game with Oakland taking game one of the series 4-3. The A’s were on the winning side of this one run game. They fought hard and refused to let this game go with some exceptional defensive and offensive plays.

Game Notes: After a disappointing series over the weekend against the Detroit Tigers, the A’s traveled to the Lone Star state Monday to take on the Astros Tuesday night. First pitch was 5:10 PM on this incredibly busy media heavy Tuesday evening on numerous venues.

The A’s got back on the winning track in the first game of this series. The A’s got the offense they needed scoring two runs in the 12th to win it. A’s starter JP Sears pitched six innings, allowed four hits with two walks and a strike out. Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti went 6.2 innings, surrendered seven hits, two earned runs, one walk and seven strikeouts.

Game two will feature Joey Estes on the mound for the Athletics. He comes in with a 6-7 win/loss record and a 4.46 ERA. The Astros will start Hunter Brown who has an 11-7 win/loss record and a 3.41 ERA. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 5:10 PM Wednesday night.

He Was A Giant? Feature Article Mel Hall OF 1996 #2

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Former San Francisco Giant outfielder Mel Hall seen here at Tarrant County Court House in Fort Worth Texas on June 15, 2009 (AP News photo)

Mel Hall – OF – 1996 – # 2

He was a Giant?

By Tony the Tiger Hayes

A flamboyant, ego-centric player whose persona was part Randy “Macho Man” Savage and part Deion Sanders – the marriage between the swaggering Mel Hall and the Giants was mercifully annulled after the veteran outfielder appeared in 25 games during the dismal 1996 season.

Why was he a Giant?

After spending 1993-95 playing in Japan, the left-handed hitting journeyman signed with the Giants on a make good contract as a pinch-hitter and backup outfielder for 1996.

Hall in essence would replace “Neon Deion” himself after the short term Giant and dual Super Bowl winning 49ers cornerback decided to focus on football only.

During spring training, the 35 -year -old Hall proved he could still rake, slugging three long balls in Arizona exhibitions. But it was also clear the bombastic ball player didn’t have much else to contribute.

Hall’s knees were shot, making him a liability in the field and on the base paths.

One Giants beat writer described watching Hall try to leg out a spring training double as “painful.”

But the Giants, who were on their way to a 94-loss season, needed some type of spark.

Hall’s 134 career MLB HRs were a tantalizing gravitational pull for San Francisco. The Giants also didn’t have much in the cupboard as far as backup outfielder options, with Mark Leonard, the slowest rising prospect in baseball, being Hall’s main camp competitor.

“I knew Mel Hall could hit. He’s dangerous at the plate. Clearly he could be a magnificent DH somewhere,” said Giants manager Dusty Baker, wondering aloud if he could justify carrying Hall on a National League roster. “His bat’s as quick as ever. It’s a matter of if we can afford his lack of running.”

But Hall, hobbled as he was, was adamant he was the man for the job.

“Barry Bonds has been the only left-handed hitter on this team with power. I could add to that,” Hall proclaimed. “I add a little depth. If somebody goes down I can come in.”

The Giants would up keeping Hall as strictly a pinch-hitter. In two months with the club, Hall appeared on defense in just three games.

But Hall wasn’t exactly Johnny Clutch off the bench, hitting just 2-for-19 in a pinch-batter role.

In his waning days in Orange & Black, Hall complained that his relegation to bench duty was to blame for his anemic results in the batter’s box.

After striking out with the bases loaded as a pinch-hitter in one game, Hall said sitting on the bench had left him rusty and inefficient.

What’s more, Hall decided he was more than just a pinch-hitter.

“Pinch-hitting is a vital role,” Hall said. “ But I will never accept it.”

With that, Baker’s patience with Hall had reached its apex.

“I don’t want to hear anymore Mel Hall complaints,” an exasperated Baker said. “Every man has to find a way to stay sharp for his particular job. We all agreed Mel would be a pinch-hitter. He assured me he could do it.”

Hall was sent packing soon after. After mouthing his way out of San Francisco he was out of pro ball for good.

Before & After

Hall’s reputation as a malcontent blotted out much of his usefulness over his career. He was a clubhouse bully (as a Yankee, he reportedly terrorized a young Bernie Williams) and his opinion of himself was always three times greater than his actual value.

As a rookie with the Cubs, Hall he carried extra batting gloves in his back pocket to waive “good bye” to opposing players after he hit home runs. And he loved playing the eccentric star role. As a Yankee he lived in Trump Tower and kept a baby tiger as a pet.

Hall also carried on a long term sexual relationship with an underage teen girl during his playing career. The affair was later documented in an extensive ESPN investigation.

Overall Hall was a career .276 hitter for the Cubs, Indians, Yankees and Giants.

He Never Had a Giants Bobblehead Day. But…

In his Giants debut, Hall punched a pinch-hit RBI single off Marc Wohlers and scored a run in a 12-10 loss at Atlanta (4/1/96).

Giant Footprint

In 2009, Hall was convicted of three counts of aggravated sexual assault after being convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl he coached on an elite basketball team. He is currently serving a 45 -year federal prison term.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: 49ers make easy work of Aaron Rogers and Jets; Raiders decision to punt backfires in loss; plus more news

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rogers sits on the Jets bench during Sep 9, 2024 Monday Night Football game at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara (AP News photo)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 The San Francisco 49ers took care of business with a convincing win over Aaron Rogers and the New York Jets. It seems like every player at every position for the 49ers successfully did their job in getting the 32-19 win.

#2 The Las Vegas Raiders lost on what critics say on a decision by Raider head coach Antonio Pierce deciding to punt rather than go for it on fourth and one with just over seven seconds left in the game. Pierce reasoned the defense would their job get the ball to the offense and score which didn’t happen Sunday afternoon.

#3 Turning to baseball, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes had himself a Monday night striking out nine batters over six innings and has a strike out total of 151 which is a franchise record. Skenes 10-2 allowed six hits in the 3-2 win over the Marlins and lowered his ERA to 2.10.

#4 You gotta talk about the near catch that turned out to be a home run when Philadelphia Phillies centerfielder Johan Rojas had the ball in the glove but the ball was jarred loose when Rojas’ arm made contact with the top of the padded fence and went over the fence for a home run.

#5 Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani just might swipe 50 bases for the season yet. Ohtani closed in on 50 stealing his 47th base against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Ohtani was the lead off hitter in the contest who also scored twice and got two hits.

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Critics question Pierce’s decision to punt rather go for it in 4th quarter decision

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Lots of questions for Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce regarding the decision to punt on 4th and 1 at the Los Angeles Chargers 34 with just over seven seconds left in the game rather than going for it in a post game conference at So Fi Stadium on Sun Sep 8, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony R:

#1 With the Las Vegas Raiders behind the Los Angeles Chargers by six points with a little more than seven minutes left and fourth and one with the Raiders having the ball head coach Antonio Pierce chose to not to go for it but decided to punt. He’s been getting a landslide of criticism for the decision and some say that decision lost the game on Sunday.

#2 The ball was punted from the 43 yard line. So Fi Stadium had a lot of old Los Angeles Raiders fans there to support the Las Vegas team and when the decision was made to punt you could hear the groans of the fans playing Sunday quarterback in disagreeing with the decision.

#3 Raiders starter Gardner Minshew didn’t have the kind of afternoon under center that had planned for 257 yards, just one touchdown and one interception.

#4 Peirce explained that the defense could have got the ball back with enough time to get the winning touchdown. Critics argue Peirce should have struck while the iron was hot.

#5 The Raiders head to Baltimore to take on the Ravens who are coming off a 27-20 loss to Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs. Ravens quarterback LaMar Jackson could be a handful for the Raiders defense will need to put the pressure on in order to have a shot at winning this one. Seeing how the Raiders struggled against the Chargers in the fourth quarter how can the Raiders turn it around Sunday in Baltimore?

Join Tony Renteria for the Raiders podcasts Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com