Giants Take Game One Against Rangers 5-1

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Texas Rangers fans and a San Francisco Giant fan were reaching and waiting for Giants Jung Hoo Lee’s home run ball in the top of the third inning at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Mon Aug 3, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (47-65) took to the road for a matchup with the Texas Rangers (55-57) Monday evening amid a well-published myriad of changes for the Giants. The Giants got what they have needed so badly in many of their losses, an early lead. Going into the fourth inning they had a 3-0 lead.

Logan Webb pitched six spotless innings giving up only five hits. They scored a couple of runs in the second inning adding one more in the third, a Jung Hoo Lee solo home run.

Lee would hit a second home run in the eighth inning extending the San Francisco lead to 4-0. Lee would sacrifice Grant McCray home and the Giants were looking for a shut-out going into the bottom of the ninth inning.

The Rangers foiled the possible shut-out when Ezequiel Duran hit a solo home run but San Francisco did come away with the 5-1 win.

GAME RECAP

San Francisco starting pitching Logan Webb had a three strike-out inning to open the game. Each pitcher had a walk in the first inning but no hits going into the second inning.

The Giants would light up the scoreboard in the second inning scoring two runs. Daniel Susac reached second on a Ranger error and would score when Drew Gilbert singled. Osleivis Basabe sacrificed Gilbert home for a second run and a 2-0 San Francisco lead.

The Giants continued pounding the ball with a third run, a Lee solo home run in the third inning. The Giants Logan Webb gave up a couple of singles in the bottom of the third but no runs and added one more strikeout. After three innings the Giants got the early start they had been looking for.

Rangers starting pitcher Cal Quantrill gave up a single in the fourth inning, no runs and Logan Webb had the same result with one single in the inning.

Both pitchers had quality innings in the fifth and sixth innings. Going into the seventh innings there were pitching changes for both teams. For Texas Ben Peoples relieved Quantrill and for San Francisco Sam Hentges relieved Webb. Both pitchers got through the inning and San Francisco took the 3-0 lead into the eighth inning.

San Francisco’s Lee hit his second home run of the game in the eighth inning and the Giants were weaving their way toward a shut-out now with a 4-0 lead. Both teams had six hits through eight innings but it was the Giants that had the timely hits.

The game went into the ninth inning and the Giants were three outs away from winning the first game of the series. Lee had been instrumental in this game and would add another RBI sacrificing Grant McCray, who had walked, home.

San Francisco was looking at a 5-0 shut-out win to open this series. The Rangers had something else in mind and with one out the shut-out was snuffed in thanks to an Ezequiel Duran solo home run.

It has been a tough start for the Rangers committing five errors in this game, not their finest hour but they did avoid the shut-out. Their offense was equally sub-par. The final was 5-1 in favor of San Francisco.

GAME NOTES

The Giants dominated in game one of the series from start to finish. They scored early and the work on the mound from Logan Webb was terrific. Webb kept the Rangers’ offense under control limiting hard contact and preventing any big innings. Webb gave the Giants the chance to play from in front for a change.

San Francisco capitalized on scoring opportunities while the Rangers did not cash in with runners on base. The Giants played a far cleaner game defensively while the Ranger struggled with five errors. This was one of the best all-around games San Francisco has played recently.

San Franciscos’ Logan Webb pitched through six innings allowing five hits, no runs, one walk and eight strikeouts. Webb was relieved by Keaton Winn in the seventh inning going 2/3 s of an inning. Sam Hentges would relieve Winn in the seventh inning closing out the inning and would also pitch through the eighth. It was some solid work from the mound in this game.

Quantrill pitched through six innings as well. He allowed four hits, three runs, one earned run, one walk and four strikeouts.

San Francisco had a great start in game one and would be looking to score early in the second game of the series Tuesday. This was key to their win Monday night. Blade Tidwell will take the mound for the Giants in game two.

Tidwell was traded to the Giants by the New York Mets on July 30th of 2025. He had a shoulder injury that prevented him from debuting with the Giants in 2025. Tidwell will be returning to the big leagues for the first time since late April where he was operating out of the bullpen. Tidwell’s ERA is 3.00. The Rangers MacKenzie Gore will start Tuesday. He has a 6-9 win/loss record and a 4.77 ERA. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 5:05 PM.

SF Giants trade deadline report: Giants clear vets and improve farm at deadline, Arraez and Kilan to Phils, Ray to Padres, Ramos to Yankees Mahle to Braves, E Miller to Red Sox.

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Former San Francisco Giant Luis Arraez has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies on Sun Aug 2, 2025 (Philadelphia Phillies AI photo)

SF Giants deadline trade report: Giants clear vets and improve farm at deadline, Arraez to Phils, Ray to Padres and Mahle to Braves

The Trade Deadline has come and gone, and the Giants have somewhat cleaned house with a flurry of moves.After their 5-4 loss to the Padres in San Diego yesterday, the Giants dealt starting pitcher Tyler Mahle to the Atlanta Braves for relief pitcher Anthony Molina.

Mahle was brought in on a one-year deal over the off-season, but has had a nightmare season for the Giants. Mahle went 3-9 with a 5.13 ERA over 18 starts with the Giants. Mahle is going to a band box in Truist Park. Perhaps, the Braves can find something to fix him that the Giants could not.

Now, to the trades we all expected to happen. Luis Arraez, who was too good to be true for the Giants this season, was traded alongside relief pitcher Caleb Kilian to the Philadelphia Phillies for right-handed pitchers Marty Gair and Ramon Marquez.

As much as the Giants will miss Arraez’ bat and glove, the latter of which came to life under the tutelage of infield coach Ron Washington, Marquez was the Phillies’ number-four prospect. Marquez is 6-1 with a 1.68 ERA with the Single-A Clearwater Thrashers and High-A Jersey Shore BlueClaws. Marquez is expected to be in the major league by 2028.

The Giants have dealt left-hander Robbie Ray to the San Diego Padres for two of the Padres’ top-10 prospects. The Giants received right-handed pitcher Miguel Mendez, who was the Padres’ number-four prospect, as well as shortstop Joniel Hernandez.Mendez, who is expected to be in the big leagues by next season, has had a rough season with the Double-A San Antonio Missions, as he has gone 2-2 with a 4.79 ERA.

Hernandez hit .316 in the Dominican Summer League.Heliot Ramos was dealt to the New York Yankees for left-handed pitching prospect Henry Lelane, and shortstop Kaeden Kent. Yes, the latter is the son of Hall-of-Fame second-baseman Jeff Kent. That means the Giants now have Barry Bonds’ nephew, Peyton Bonds, and Jeff Kent’s son,

Kaeden Kent, in their minor league system.“My heart was beating hard when I saw [the trade o]n the TV, but I feel like I’m in a good spot,” said Ramos. “If they trade it for me, it’s because they want me, obviously So I’m very proud. I mean, it’s the Yankees.”It has been a roller coaster for Ramos, who went from being one of the top prospects in Baseball to falling off completely. He finally sprang to life under Bob Melvin in 2024, and even went to the All-Star Game that season.

Ramos hit 22 home runs in 121 games for the Giants in 2021, followed by 21 last season.Lelane was 4-1 with a 2.77 ERA for the Single-A Tampa Tarpons and High-A Hudson Valley Renegades this season. Lelane and Kent are expected to be in the major league by 2028.

A bit surprising was the fact that the Giants traded left-handed reliever Erik Miller, along with outfield prospect Carlos Guiterrez, to the Boston Red Sox for infielder Marcelo Mayer. Miller had a 2.76 ERA for the Giants this season, and even showed potential to be the team’s closer.

Well, that is the business of Baseball.Pitchers Blade Tidwell, Tristan Beck and Carson Seymour have been called up, as the Giants will begin a three-game series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas Monday night.

Stephen Ruderman is a San Francisco Giants beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s podcast Barbara Mason: A’s open six game road trip in Cincinnati Tuesday night

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Sacramento A’s starter JT Ginn will take the mound against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark on Tue Aug 4, 2026 (San Francisco Chronicle file photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Barbara Mason:

#1 The Sacramento A’s have seen a number of their players suffering injuries that put them on the injured list one of the key players whose out of the line up Nick Kurtz sprained his thumb July 11th returned two weeks later but struggled at the plate going 1-18 in seven games and now will have to see a spcialist for his injured thumb and is headed back for the IL Monday.

#2 The Detroit Tigers swept the Athletics in a three game series on Sunday the A’s were dominated by Detroit pitching and had no run production in the 11-0 loss.

#3 A’s starter Gage Jump pitched 3.2 innings four hits and six earned runs the one thing you want to get out of your starter the low run count against the Tiger line up and Jump a first year pitcher on the A’s staff try as hard as he may allowed four runs in the top of the fourth as the Tigers took a 6-0 lead.

#4 The A’s have lost 29 of their last 36 games in a tough stretch, on this last homestand the A’s lost three out of four games to the Boston Red Sox and the three game sweep with the Tigers. The A’s in the standings are just 2.5 games over the last place Los Angeles Angels in the AL West.

#5 The A’s who played Sunday’s game in 105 degree heat in West Sacramento will head to Cincinnati to face the Reds in milder temperatures in the 80s. Starting pitchers for Sacramento RHP JT Ginn (8-6 ERA 3.46) for Cincinnati RHP Brady Singer (5-10 ERA 4.35) first pitch 3:40pm PDT on Tuesday night.

Join Barbara Mason for the Sacramento A’s podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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

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

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

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Golden State Valkyrie game wrap: Valkyries impeded the Tempo 96-79, Sunday Evening inside another Sold Out Ballhalla

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Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün (13), who scored 24 points, shoots a 3-pointer over Toronto’s Kia Nurse (11) in the first half Sunday at Chase Center. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images

By Michael Roberson

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The Golden State Valkyries (20-9) managed to overcome a blown double-digit lead and come back and overwhelmed the expansion Toronto Tempo (10-19) 96-79, in front of 18,064 fans in the Chase Center Sunday night.

The Valkyries opened the game with a 4-0 run, and had the crowd in a frenzy.  However, the Tempo had a 6-0 run of their own, to take the lead.  They held their advantage, before the home team fought back.  

Golden State finished the initial quarter with a 5-point lead, 25-20.  During the tense first quarter, there were four lead changes and two ties.  The heavily favored Valkyries appeared to have a battle on their hands.  The Tempo gave the appearance they were in the City by the Bay to play.

In the second quadrant, the Valkyries led by as many as 13 points, but managed to squander most of it by recess.  Toronto was on the verge of being blown out of the arena, but managed to forge their way back to a minute deficit, instead of double-figures.  By the time the halftime whistle blew, that 13-point lead was whittled to just one point, 44-43.

At the midway point of the game, one player from both teams managed to score at least 10 points.  Gabby Williams logged ten points for the Valkyries, while Nyara Sabally produced 12 points and seven rebounds for her Canadian organization after 20 minutes.  The Valkyries had some explaining to do at the break.

Although the Valkyries managed to score the first bucket of the second half, they were still in jeopardy of losing that previous huge lead.  Toronto did finally overcome that 13-point disadvantage at the 7:54 mark of the third quarter., 49-48.  The Valkyries were on their heels and about to disappoint the Bay Area faithful supporters.  The Tempo put the lead up to their top notch of a five point lead (56-51) approximately two minutes later.

Golden State managed to turn that deficit to an 8-point lead late in the same quarter, and eventually settled for a lead of six (67-61) after 30 minutes of WNBA action.  The Valkyries appeared to have righted the ship.

In the Final stanza, the Valkyries pushed the lead as high as 17 points, and took total control of the contest.  During the second half, despite lead changes, Golden State outscored the Tempo by 16 points.  Toronto’s coach even intimated that her team may have run out of gas in the second half.  They did have an uphill battle most of the game.

At the final buzzer, the full house erupted with joy as the Valkyries won their 20th game of the season, and fought off a potentially embarrassing loss.  After it was all said and done, the second year squad won in blowout fashion, 96-79.  The Tempo will have come right back at the victors in part two of the series.

Janelle SaSalaun led all scorers with 24 points.  Veronica Burton contributed 17 points and six assists, while Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes tallied 15 points.  Kiah Stokes grabbed 11 rebounds, to go with her eight points.

Toronto’s starting five all reached the 10+ points plateau.  The aforementioned Sabally led with 19 points and eight rebounds.  Rookie sensation Kiki Rice put up 16 points and five assists, Laura Juskaite (15), Julie Allemand (11) and six assists, and Maria Conde (10), five rebounds and five assists..

Both teams will be right at it in Ballhalla on Tuesday, August 4 at 7:00 PM PT on KMAX/KPIX+.

Sacramento A’s podcast Daniel Dullum: Too much MoTown Tigers sweep 3 game set from A’s

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Detroit Tigers starter Keider Montero pitches against the Sacramento A’s in the bottom of the second inning at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Daniel Dullum:

#1 The Sacramento A’s have seen a number of their players suffering injuries that put them on the injured list one of the key players whose out of the line up Nick Kurtz sprained his thumb July 11th returned two weeks later but struggled at the plate going 1-18 in seven games and now will have to see a spcialist for his injured thumb and is headed back for the IL Monday.

#2 The Detroit Tigers swept the Athletics in a three game series on Sunday the A’s were dominated by Detroit pitching and had no run production in the 11-0 loss.

#3 A’s starter Gage Jump pitched 3.2 innings four hits and six earned runs the one thing you want to get out of your starter the low run count against the Tiger line up and Jump a first year pitcher on the A’s staff try as hard as he may allowed four runs in the top of the fourth as the Tigers took a 6-0 lead.

#4 The A’s have lost 29 of their last 36 games in a tough stretch, on this last homestand the A’s lost three out of four games to the Boston Red Sox and the three game sweep with the Tigers. The A’s in the standings are just 2.5 games over the last place Los Angeles Angels in the AL West.

#5 The A’s who played Sunday’s game in 105 degree heat in West Sacramento will head to Cincinnati to face the Reds in milder temperatures in the 80s. Starting pitchers for Sacramento RHP JT Ginn (8-6 ERA 3.46) for Cincinnati RHP Brady Singer (5-10 ERA 4.35) first pitch 3:40pm PDT on Tuesday night.

Join Daniel Dullum for the Sacramento A’s podcasts 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: Doval traded to Pirates from Yankees; Astros Correa on the mend from ankle surgery; plus more news

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Former New York Yankee releiver Camilo Doval was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for two minor league propects on Sat Aug 1, 2026 (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:

#1 Former San Francisco Giant reliever Camilo Doval was traded by the New York Yankees to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. The Pirates looking for bullpen help and not being in post season for 11 years acquired Doval as the Yankees will cover part of Doval’s salary and the Yankees will receive two minor league players catcher Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz.

#2 The Houston Astros announced that Carlos Correa’s torn left ankle tendon surgery is making a remarkable recovery and that Correa could be back sometime this season. Correa after undergoing the surgery was expected to be out for the rest of the season. The Astros said they couldn’t rule Correa out and that he could make a return this season.

#3 The San Francisco Giants have suspended outfielder Harrison Bader’s salary after he reaggravated his left foot in a scooter accident on Sun Jul 26th in downtown San Francisco the morning before the Giants were to host the Los Angeles Angels. Bader reportedly was drunk and collided with the back of a fire truck. Giants team president Buster Posey said he and the club are conducting an investigation of the accident.

#4 The Pittsburgh Pirates Ryan O’Hearn is on the ten day IL due to a strained left quad and will be out for six to eight weeks. O’Hearn while running to first base pulled up grabbing his left leg after hitting into a ground out in a game against the Cincinnati Reds Saturday in the ninth inning which the Pirates lost 8-7. Pirates manager Don Kelly helped O’Hearn off the field with the assistance of the trainer.

#5 Charlie, what does it mean for the Sacramento A’s orgainzation now that former managing partner of the Dallas Mavericks Mark Cuban has bought at least five percent share as minority partner into the A’s this past week. Will Cuban play a role in the ownership role or merely will just own part of the club and be a silent partner?

Join Charlie O for the MLB The Show podcasts Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco Giants podcast Marko Ukalovic: Giant open 3 game series with Rangers Monday night

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San Francisco Giant starter Logan Webb gets the call agianst the Texas Rangers Mon Aug 3, 2026 to open the three game series (AP News file photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 The San Diego Padres Jackson Merill had a key home run actually a crucial home run as the Padres edged the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park in San Diego 5-4 Sunday.

#2 The Padres Jake Cronenworth and Luis Campusano both had RBIs that also contributed to the Padres win over the Giants.

#3 On the Giants side of it Willy Adames got a base hit in the top of the fourth that scored Byce Eldridge. It was a run that tightened the ball game up.

#4 Continuing with the Giants offense Rafeal Devers scored twice once on a Drew Cabanaugh ground out. Devers hit a solo home run in the top of the eighth inning.

#5 The Giants on Monday open a three game series with the Texas Rangers starting pitchers for San Francisco RHP Logan Webb (6-7, 3.93 ERA) for the Rangers RHP Cal Quantrill (4-3, 3.84) first pitch at Globe Life Field 5:50pm PDT.

Marko Ukalovic does the San Franisco Giants podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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.

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. 

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.