Sacramento A’s podcast Daniel Dullum: A’s just get by Astros; Muncy’s home run key in 7-6 win

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Sacramento A’s Max Muncy rounds the bases after hitting a top of the seventh home run against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Field in Houston on Sun Aug 23, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Daniel Dullum:

#1 How did Brian Serven’s three-run home run help spark the A’s six-run fifth inning and change the momentum of the game?

#2 What did Max Muncy contribute to the A’s comeback, and how important was his home run in giving Sacramento the lead?

#3 How would you evaluate Brady Basso’s start, particularly after he allowed four runs early in his hometown pitching debut?

#4 How did Lawrence Butler and Tommy White contribute to the A’s 10-hit offensive attack?

#5 What did Jack Perkins do in relief to help the A’s protect their comeback victory after Basso’s early struggles?

Sacramento A’s podcast with Daniel Dullum Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O: Brewers Misiorowski pitches six scoreless in win over Braves; ChiSox come back to beat the Mets; plus more news

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Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski pitched six scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves at American Family Ballpark in Milwaukee on Fri Aug 21, 2026 (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:

#1 Brewers beat Braves behind Jacob Misiorowski’s gem — Milwaukee won 2–1, with Misiorowski throwing six scoreless innings in a matchup against NL Cy Young contender Chris Sale. The Brewers have won five of six.

#2 White Sox rally from four-run deficit to walk off Mets — Chicago erased a 4–0 hole with three homers in the sixth, then Jake Rogers delivered a two-run walk-off shot for a 6–4 victory.

#3 Yankees edge Blue Jays; Spencer Jones hits go-ahead homer — New York won 3–1 for its fifth straight victory, while Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the seventh before the Yankees broke through.

#4 Dodgers win in 10 but lose Andy Pages to hand injury — Los Angeles beat Pittsburgh 5–4 in extra innings, but Pages suffered a broken hand, putting another important Dodgers bat on the injury list.

#5 Phillies keep rolling with seventh straight win — Philadelphia beat St. Louis 7–6 in extra innings, with Alec Bohm’s extra-base hit providing the decisive blow and extending the club’s winning streak to seven.

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

A’s use big rally to overtake Astros 7-6

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Sacramento A’s Brian Serven slugs a three run home run in the top of the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid in Houston on Sun Aug 23, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Daniel Dullum

After trailing by six runs after four innings, the Athletics tied the game in the fifth inning and eventually surged ahead on Max Muncy’s solo home run in the seventh on Sunday, as the A’s defeated Houston 7-6.

The A’s won two of their three games in Houston. Muncy hit his home run to left-center off Astros reliever Steven Okert, and Jack Perkins earned his first victory since April.

In the top of the fifth, Donovan Walton led off with a base hit and Darrell Hernaiz walked. Brian Serven followed with a three-run home run, cutting the Astros lead in half.

Henry Bolte singled and, after a strikeout, Zack Gelof was hit by a pitch prior to Lawrence Butler’s run-scoring double. Tommy White delivered a two-run single to tie the game at 6-6.

The Athletics used a bullpen game and Houston scored three runs off opener Brady Basso in the first, including a two-run home run by Jose Altuve.

In the Astros second, Perkins walked the bases loaded and issued an RBI walk to Altuve, making it 4-0. Perkins gave up three hits with six strikeouts and five walks in five innings, but got his first win since April 18.

Hogan Harris earned his 13th save for the Athletics.

The A’s went 2-5 on the seven-game road trip to Kansas City and Houston. The back-to-back losses to the A’s dropped Houston to 65-66 and the Astros and Texas are now tied atop the AL West.

A’s host the Minnesota Twins starting a three game series. Starting pitchers: For Minnesota RHP Zebby Matthews (7-8 ERA 5.12) to Sacramento Jeffrey Springs (3-11 ERA 6.02) first pitch 6:40pm PDT at Sutter Health Park.

San Francisco Giants game wrap: Giants Get Swept By Red Sox After Taking Early Lead 5-4

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The bat of the Boston Red Sox Wilson Contreas (right) just misses San Francisco Giants catcher Andrew Knizner (left) in the bottom of the third inning at Fenway Park in Boston (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Sunday afternoon the San Francisco Giants (52-77) finished up their series with the Boston Red Sox (70-59) looking to avoid being swept. Once again the Giants took an early lead scoring two runs in the first inning.

They would score another run in the top of the second taking a 3-0 lead when Jonah Cox hit a solo homer. The Red Sox began to make their move in the bottom of the second inning scoring a run off a Nick Sogard long ball and the score was 3-1.

Boston struck again in the third inning scoring another run and the San Francisco lead was in jeopardy the score now 3-2. The fourth inning was disastrous for Giants starting pitcher Matt Wilkinson who had already given up three runs and now giving another couple of doubles and the tying run in the game.

With the score tied at three JT Brubaker relieved Wilkinson only to allow two more Red Sox runs. Boston took the 5-3 lead into the seventh inning. San Francisco scored a run in the seventh inning and trailed by a single run 5-4 but did not threaten again.

They were unable to tie up this game in the eighth inning. They went three and out in the ninth inning. Aroldis Chapman who is having an excellent season had yet another win under his belt with Sunday’s save in the top of the ninth inning. With the 5-4 win, the Red Sox had swept the series. Boston now trails the Yankees by three games in the American League East.

GAME RECAP

The San Giants got another nice start in game three of their series with the Boston Red Sox. Rafael Devers walked and advanced to third on a Willy Adames single. Bryce Eldridge also singled and drove Devers home for the first run of the game.

Victor Bericoto singled and the Giants were having a very productive first inning. The Bericoto single drove in Adames and San Francisco had a 2-0 lead. Matt Wilkinson got his second start in this game after a great start last week. He struggled to start giving up two singles but Boston was unable to score leaving the two runners stranded.

The Giants Jonah Cox homered to start the second inning and San Francisco had a 3-0 lead going into the bottom of the third. The Red Sox forged their comeback starting in the bottom of the inning with a Nick Sogard home run cutting the Giants lead to 3-1.

San Francisco got very little offense in the top of the third inning. Boston continued their rally in the bottom of the inning. Jahmai Jones tripled and a Ceddanne Rafaela single drove Jones home for a second run and with the score 3-2 things got a bit uncomfortable for the Giants. Giants starting pitcher Wilkinson started to struggle giving up three runs, a triple and a home run through three innings.

There was more trouble awaiting Matt Wilkinson giving up two doubles to start the fourth inning and would be relieved by JT Brubaker. Nick Sogard doubled and drove Connor Wong home and this game was tied at three apiece. Brubaker gave up a Mickey Gasper double and with Wong on base another run came home and the Red Sox had taken the lead 4-3. A Rafaela single drove Gasper home and Boston went into the fifth inning now leading 5-3

Boston took the 5-3 lead into the seventh inning. San Francisco finally had their first base runner in the top of the seventh since the fourth inning their offense becoming very quiet Christian Koss had reached first base on an infield single and scored on a throwing error by Wilyer Abreu.

The Giants now trailed by a single run 5-4. The Red Sox went three and out with Sam Hentges on the mound. Hentges had relieved Brubaker since the middle of the sixth inning.

San Francisco struggled in the eighth inning unable to get that tying run and this game went into the top of the ninth inning with the Red Sox still leading 5-4. The Giants were down to their last three outs.

Aroldis Chapman would try to close out this game for the Red Sox and finish the series with a sweep. Jung Hoo Lee grounded out for the first out. Andrew Knizner ground out and Jonah Cox struck out and that was the ball game with the Red Sox sweeping this series and winning game three 5-4. Despite trailing at times during this series Boston continued to find a way to win and the Giants continue to try and weather some serious struggles.

GAME NOTES

The bottom of the fourth inning was the turning point of this game. The Giants looked excellent early in the game but it turned around quickly. They scored the two early runs and added another in the top of the third but their offense went pretty cold for the rest of the game.

Boston began to chip away with runs in the second and third innings. Then it all came apart in the fourth inning when Boston scored three runs taking a 5-3 lead. All the momentum swung in favor of the Red Sox at that point.

The Giants did fight back scoring a run in the seventh inning but just couldn’t get that tying run. San Francisco couldn’t stop Boston’s middle-inning comeback. Once the Red Sox took that 5-3 lead the Giants were playing catch-up for the rest of the game. The Giants were in position to avoid getting swept but a stalled out offense put that to rest.

San Francisco starting pitcher Matt Wilkinson had a bit of a mixed but encouraging outing today. He pitched 3 2/3 innings. He was able to give the Giants nearly four innings in only his second major-league start.

He gave up seven hits, four earned runs with two strikeouts and now has a 6.35 ERA. He was able to keep Boston from immediately blowing the game wide open after the Giants took their early lead. Most importantly, he was not the reason that San Francisco lost. The biggest issue was what happened after he left and Boston was able to turn the game around.

Monday San Francisco will take on the Cincinnati Reds in a three game series back home at Oracle Park. Carson Whisenhunt will take the mound for the Giants with a 3-4 win/loss record and a 7.03 ERA. The Reds plan on starting Chase Burns. He has a 14-2 win/loss record and a 2.51 ERA. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 6:45 PM.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Raiders hang on for the win; Vegas edges Texans 22-20 on Thursday Night Football

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) throws under pressure from the Houston Texans defense in the first half at Reliant Stadium in Houston on Thu Aug 20, 2026 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez

#1 How impressive was Aidan O’Connell’s fourth-quarter performance, including the game-winning 1-yard touchdown run with just 14 seconds remaining?

#2 What did Fernando Mendoza show in his second preseason game, despite throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown?

#3 How important were Dylan Laube and Dare Ogunbowale in helping the Raiders overcome their 17-point deficit with touchdown runs?

#4 What did Malik Benson and the other young Raiders receivers show as Las Vegas evaluated its offensive depth?

#5 How much confidence should Raiders fans have in the defense, particularly young players such as Jermod McCoy and Treydan Stukes, after the defense settled down following Houston’s fast start?

Rich Perez does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts after every home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Yeboah’s brace leads Minnesota United’s 5-1 rout over Earthquakes

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Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah celebrates one of his two goals with teammates Kyle Duncan (#3) and Owen Gene (#30) against the San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park on Saturday AUG 22, 2026. (Minnesota United)

By Marko Ukalovic

SAN JOSE–Kevin Yeboah broke out of a scoring slump in a major way.

Yeboah’s two goals paced Minnesota United to a 5-1 blowout victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday evening at PayPal Park.

The entire body of the car and not just the wheels have fallen off for San Jose who have lost eight of their past nine matches with just one point to show for it. Minnesota United climbed to the .500 mark with its first win in its last 10 matches.

San Jose (10-8-3-33 points) got off to the quick start that it wanted when they were awarded a penalty shot in the third minute of the match when a Timo Werner shot from outside the box deflected off the hand of Jefferson Diaz while inside the box resulting in the hand ball penalty.

A minute later Werner cashed in the penalty with a low liner of a shot into the bottom right corner past United goalkeeper Drake Callender, which would be the only blemish for Callender on the evening, for his sixth goal of the season. That would be as good as it got for the home team on the evening.

It was all Minnesota United (7-7-7-28 points) from that point on till the final whistle. The visitor’s answered back in the 10th minute. Anthony Markanich gave a quick pass over to Joaquín Pereyra inside the box. Pereyra made one touch, turned around before firing a shot to the far corner of the net past Quakes goalkeeper Angus Gunn for his third goal of the season.

Then it was the Yeboah show toward the end of the first half as he scored his brace within four minutes. His first came in the 40th minute during an odd-man counterattack. Kyle Duncan sent a pass behind Yeboah but the Ghanian striker quickly gathered the ball before rifling a shot past Gunn into the left corner of the net for his ninth goal of the season.

Four minutes later Owen Gene found Yeboah unmarked inside the box and Yeboah made a nice chip over the outstretched Gunn for his second goal of the night and team leading 10th goal of the season. Yeboah snapped an eight-match goal-less draught dating back to May.

San Jose created quality scoring chances in the second half, but Callender made sure they didn’t get another goal past him the rest of the match. Werner had an open chance in the 55th minute only to have Callender save what would’ve been his second goal of the match. Nick Fernandez in the 78th minute and Preston Judd in 84th minute had shots stoned away by Callender, who earned the Man of the Match with his five saves on six shots on target.

The United put the game away in the 65th minute thanks to a sloppy turnover by San Jose inside their own zone. Marcus Caldeira scored his first career MLS goal when he beat Gunn with a tight angle shot from the right side into the far corner of the net.

Mauricio González concluded the match’s scoring when he headed in a Pereyra corner kick unmarked from the center of the box for his second goal of the season in the 86th minute.

It was once again another rough night for the Quakes new goalkeeper Gunn who made just one save on seven shots on target in the losing effort.

GAME NOTES: Both teams finished with three corner kicks each.

An infant toddler strolled on to the pitch late in the match only to have been picked up by security and returned to its mother in one of the field suites.

UP NEXT: San Jose begins a three-match road trip when they travel to Houston to take on the Dynamo on Saturday August 29th at 5:30pm at Shell Energy Stadium.



Sacramento A’s game wrap: A’s rally late to defeat Astros 4-3

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Sacramento A’s Lawrence Butler (4) is congratulated by Max Muncy (3) after scoring in the top of the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Field in Houston on Sat Aug 22, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Daniel Dullum

A strong start from Jacob Lopez and a late rally gave the Sacramento Athletics a 4-3 win at Houston over the Houston Astros Saturday, snapping a eve-game losing streak.

Lopez gave up one run on three hits while striking out nine – a season high – while throwing 40 pitches in six innings. Luis Medina (5-3) picked up the win in relief and Elvis Alvarado earned his third save, striking out two in a scoreless ninth.

Houston was leading 3-1 in the top of the eighth when Jeff McNeil left off for the A’s with a base hit, followed by a walk issued to Zack Gelof. Alika Williams bunted them to second and third, McNeil scored on a wild pitch and Gelof scored the tying run on Lawrence Butler’s RBI single.

The A’s took a 4-3 lead when Tommy White hit a double and Jonah Heim drove him in with a run-scoring groundout.

Donovan Walton opened the scoring for the A’s with a solo home run to center that was hit an estimated 422 feet. The Astros tied the game in the bottom of the fourth on an RBI double by Yainer Diaz. Houston took a 3-1 lead in the seventh on Daulton Varsha’s solo home run and an RBI single.

Hunter Brown started for the Astros and worked 5 2/3 innings. Bennett Sousa (1-2) took the loss.

In Sunday’s series finale, Brady Basso (0-0, 2.91) starts for the A’s and Cristian Javier (1-4, 5.44) is on the mound for Houston in a matchup of right-handers. Game time is 11 a.m. Pacific.

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.

Giants Blow Lead In Ninth-Red Sox Win In Walk-Off 3-2

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San Francisco Giants’ Willy Adames (2) is congratulated at the dugout by teammate Drew Gilbert after hitting a home run off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Boston.Mary Schwalm/AP Photo/Mary Schwalm

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (52-77) were looking to tie up Saturday’s game two against the Boston Red Sox (70-59). They had a 2-0 lead going into the bottom of the ninth inning and were three outs away sealing the deal.

They took the lead 1-0 early in the game with a Willy Adames solo home run in the first inning. Andrew Knizner hit a second home run in the third inning and San Francisco had a 2-0 lead that persisted into the ninth inning.

They had their opportunities to score some insurance runs but fell short. In the eighth inning they had two runners on base but couldn’t bring either home. They had a huge opportunity in the ninth inning loading the bases with two outs and again came away empty.

They left the door wide open for the Red Sox and Boston was not about to squander their last chance in this game. Eli White singled Caleb Durbin home, Nick Sogard doubled Andruw Monasterio home and this game was tied 2-2.

The Giants would have to fight their way into extra innings. It was up to the bullpen to protect the 2-0 lead and they failed. The final blow was a fielder’s choice off the bat of Wilyer Abreu. White scored on that hit; the Giants challenged the call and it was upheld and that was the ball game 3-2 in a Boston walk-off.

GAME RECAP

San Francisco got a great start in Saturday night’s game two against the Red Sox. They scored early when Willy Adames hit a solo home run taking a 1-0 lead. Giants starting pitcher Blade Tidwell had three straight strikeouts in the first inning.

Tidwell gave up a single in the second inning but had little trouble getting through the inning.

San Francisco added to their score in the third inning with another solo home run the second long ball from Andrew Knizner now leading 2-0.

The Giants took that 2-0 lead into the top of the eighth when they had Osleivis Basabe and Jung Hoo Lee on base but left them both stranded. A missed opportunity for an insurance run or two.

In the top of the ninth inning another missed opportunity this one even more glaring; bases loaded with two outs. Bryce Eldridge lined out and this game hinged on the San Francisco bullpen, Dylan Smith and Sam Hentges.

It was a terrible bottom of the ninth inning for the two pitchers. Between them they walked two runners and hit a third; they loaded the bases with no outs allowing three runs and the walk-off 3-2 in favor of Boston. San Francisco had led though 8 1/2 innings but they just could not finish.

GAME NOTES

This was a particularly painfull loss for the Giant since they had led almost the entire game. They couldn’t get any insurance runs despite having some great opportunities. They went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position. They left 11 runners on base. Of course the final blow was the ninth inning bases loaded situation.

No complaints at all regarding the innings on the mound for Blade Tidwell. He was excellent pitching 5 2/3 scoreless innings allowing only three hits and striking out a career high seven.

He gave San Francisco a perfect start. Unfortunately the bullpen could not protect the 2-0 lead. Dylan Smith did help keep Boston off the scoreboard but Sam Hentges came into the ninth and the Red Sox put a lot of pressure on him. A walk and a hit put the tying run in motion. Boston’s hitting in the ninth inning was the difference in this game.

The final play was the toughest one to stomach. Bryce Eldridge made an amazing diving stop at first and threw home but he pulled catcher Andrew Knizner off the plate and Eli White was able to cross home plate and was called safe. The Giant did challenge the call but the call was not overturned and that was the ball game.

Sunday the GIants will try to salvage the series and avoid getting swept. Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson will start for San Francisco. He will get another start after a great outing last Wednesday.

In that game he pitched two shutout innings allowing only one hit, no walks or strikeouts. The Giants did go on to win that game. The Giants will see him again in action Sunday. Jake Bennett will take the mound for the Red Sox. He has a 7-6 win/loss record and a 3.46 ERA. First pitch for that game is scheduled for 12:15 PM.

Sacramento Sports and Souvenirs at Old Sacramento interview owner Rukshsana Haq

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Rukshana Haq owner of Sacramento Sports Souvenirs has a wide variety of Sacramento Kings souvenirs and many MLB, NFL, and NBA souvenirs just for you come by and take a look in Old Sacramento. (photo by Mauricio Segura/Golden Bay Times) Tue Nov 25, 2025

Sacramento Sports and Souvenirs with Rukshsana Haq and Mauricio Segura:

Old Sacramento’s original sports and souvenir’s store! We carry team sports t-shirts, Hoodies, and All kinds of Gift items.ie; Magnets, Mugs, Lanyards, Key chains, Pins, Zippos, Caps, Beanies, Scarves and more! Sacramento Sports and Souvenirs 1035 2nd Street Sacramento, CA 95814 call (916) 443-0556.

Get a great variety of Sports Souvenirs, T-Shirts, Hoodies, Bling chains, hats, all sizes, even for new born babies and up to four x shirts. Our customers are excited about all our inventory with some of the top NFL teams Raiders, Cowboys, A’s, and name your team we’ll get it for you.

You got to check it out the Sacramento Sports and Souvenirs store at 1035 Second Street Old Sacramento. They have the largest array of pro and college sports fan gear and souvenirs (photo by Sacramento Sports and Souvenirs)

Sacramento A’s podcast Tony Harvey: Astros Wesneski shuts out A’s 4-0; Sacramento only can muster 3 hits

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Houston Astros starter Hayden Wesneski delivers to the Sacramento A’s line up in the top of the first inning at Minute Maid Field in Houston on Fri Aug 21, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Tony Harvey:

#1 A’s starter J.T. Ginn: How would you evaluate Ginn’s start, especially his ability to keep the Astros off the scoreboard through the first five innings?

#2 Sacramento’s Lawrence Butler: What did Butler show at the plate, and what will the A’s need from him offensively going forward?

#3 A’s Zack Gelof: How important is Gelof’s continued development to the A’s rebuilding efforts after this difficult stretch?

#4 Sacramento’s Jonah Heim: What did Heim’s performance contribute to an A’s lineup that managed only three hits?

#5 Houston Astros Raynel Delgado: What did you make of Delgado’s performance, including the defensive play that helped complete a strike-’em-out, throw-’em-out double play?

Join Tony Harvey for the Sacramento A’s podcasts each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.