Giants Get Swept By Marlins in 2-1 loss Despite 8 Sparkling Innings From Logan Webb

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San Francisco Giants starter Logan Webb was dealing but just couldn’t get any run support in a 2-1 loss to the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park in Miami on Sun Jun 21, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

This was an extremely quiet game with a wild finish for the San Francisco Giants (31-45) losing to the Miami Marlins (39-38) getting swept in game three 2-1 Sunday. What is so disappointing for San Francisco was that starting pitcher Logan Webb was absolutely dynamic and did not deserve to lose this game. They only had four hits, an anemic offensive appearance.

The Marlins struck first in the bottom of the first inning. Kyle Stowers hit a solo home run giving Miami the early 1-0 lead. San Francisco tied up the game in the top of the third inning 1-1 getting a couple of hits. Rafael Arraez doubled followed by a walk to Bryce Eldridge. A Casey Schmitt single drove Arraez home for the tie game.

The Marlins went back to work looking to regain the lead in the fourth. They got through the top of the fourth with a nine pitch inning from Ryan Gusto. The dangerous Kyle Stowers walked in the bottom of the fourth followed by a Otto Lopez double. That hit drove Stowers home taking back the lead 2-1. Stowers already had two hits, a home run and an RBI through four innings.

Gusto gave up a single to start the fifth inning. Despite having a pretty solid game so far there was a pitching change for Miami. John King relieved Gusto in the fifth after he gave up that single to Drew Gilbert.

Gilbert had gone on to strike out Susac when the change came about. Gusto had gone 4 1/3 innings allowing three hits, one run two walks with six strikeouts. King closed out the fifth inning.

There was another pitching change for the Marlins in the sixth inning with Schmitt on first base and two outs. Faucher relieved King facing Willy Adames who flied out to end the top of the sixth. King had pitched 1 1/3 innings giving up one hit.

Webb had only allowed three Miami hits in the game as he dismissed leadoff batter Jakob Marsee, and Griffin Conine giving up a single to Xavier Edwards in the bottom of the sixth inning. He got the third out getting Stowers to pop out. Webb had an eight pitch inning.

If you blinked you probably missed the top of the seventh inning. San Francisco did get a runner on base when Chapman was hit by a pitch but Gilbert hit into a double play followed by a Susac line out. The bottom of the inning was equally as fast with a Otto Lopez fly-out, an Owen Caissie foul-out and a Esteury Ruiz fly-out. Webb had gone seven innings strong.

The Giants went three and out in the top of the eighth inning and they were now down to their final three outs. Schmitt who has been red-hot hit a fly that came up just short of the wall for the third out. Schmitt has a six game string with two or more hits going so he is playing very well.

The top of the ninth inning was not without drama for the Giants. Rafael Devers had just walked when speedster Jonah Cox was sent in to run for Devers which did not please Devers in anyway as he tried to wave Cox off something that I’ve never seen. Why wouldn’t you want your fastest player to run when you are down a run with no outs. It was a terrible look for Devers who reluctantly came off the field. As it turned out Chung Hoo Lee flied out and Adames grounded into a double play and that was the ball game. The Marlins had swept the Giants winning game three 2-1.

This was a terrible series for the Giants especially after coming off a very good series with the Atlanta Braves. This was a rough game for Webb who had pitched so well and didn’t deserve to lose this game.

What a shame he came away with a loss. The offense was stagnant in game three and it was capped off in the ninth inning when Devers who had just walked made a stink when Jonah Cox came in to run for him.

It was the right thing to do with the speed that Cox brings to the game. The Devers reaction was uncalled for and a terrible look for the Giants. Embarrassing at best and could possibly have come from pure frustration. At any rate an awful way to finish off this road trip.

Game notes: Saturday the Giants had a breakdown at the plate in game two of their series with the Marlins losing 6-3 Saturday. The Giants were swept by the Marlins on Sunday in a one run loss and couldn’t get the bats going in game three.

San Francisco Starter Logan Webb pitched eight innings allowing five hits and two earned runs but wound up getting charged for the loss in the three game sweep.

The Giants will now return home for a three-game series with the Sacramento Athletics. They had great success the last series they played with the A’s but they have a lot of things to clean up. Robbie Ray will take the mound for the Giants with a 5-6 win/loss record and a 4.07 ERA. The A’s will start Aaron Civale. He has a 5-3 win/loss record and a 4.91 ERA. First pitch for this Tuesday night game is scheduled for 6:45pm PDT.

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Aces Crush Valkyries For The Third Time This Season In Collective Effort 92-73

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Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes (15) shoots over the Las Vegas Aces forward Nalyssa Smith (3) and Aces forward-center Brianna Turner (right) at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Sun Jun 21, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Rich Perez

There was not much the Las Vegas Aces (12-4) could not do in their third meeting with the Golden State Valkyries (10-7) winning the game 92-73. The best three-shooting team in the league were held to only five as the Aces held them to 5 of 30. The Aces starters were on fire winning the game with a truly collective effort. This had to be one of the best games played this season by Las Vegas offensively and defensively.

After the first ten minutes of play the Aces had a 32-17 lead. Las Vegas would extend their lead going into the half leading 49-30. This game went completely sideways in the third quarter and when the dust had settled the Aces had 77-49 lead going into the final quarter.

They were on fire and there was little chance of a Vegas meltdown. The Valkyries were unable to contain the onslaught. This game was pretty much a done deal when the fourth quarter got underway.

Game recap: This was a complete team effort. Jackie Young was the first player to exceed 20 points mid-way through the fourth quarter. She was nine of 12 with five minutes left in the game.

A’Ja Wilson was on the brink of a double double with 19 points and nine rebounds. Chelsea Gray had 15 points, Nalyssa Smith with 14. Jewell Lloyd had 11 points off the bench. There was not much the Aces couldn’t do in this one. They have won eight of their last ten games. At one time in this game the Aces had a 28 point lead and they were 46% from beyond the arc.

Las Vegas stuffed the Valkyries offense big time. Valkyrie Kayla Thornton, Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton had two points apiece. The two top starters for Golden State were Gabby Williams and Cecilia Zandalasini with a combined 22 points. The top three-point shooting team, their calling card if you will, went silent for the entire game going 5 of 30. Every mistake the Valkyries made, the Aces capitalized on, they made them pay big time, every time.

Game notes: The Aces are just coming off a win over the Phoenix Mercury on Wed Jun 17th to clinch a spot in the Commissioners Cup Championship that will be played in New York on June 30th. Sunday the Aces beat the Valkyries and it was their third meeting this season.

On May 31 Las Vegas won their first game with the Valkyries 91-81. In the second game it was a much closer game with the Aces coming out on top 84-79. Sunday the Aces picked up their third win against the Valkyie in Michelob ULTRA Arena.

Tuesday night the Aces will be back in action taking on the New York Liberty in Las Vegas. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 7:00 PM.

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That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Concerns remain at new A’s Ballpark in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas A’s future home scheduled for 2028 opening day. The photo outlines the cost of the Bally’s Hotel Towers, cost of the parking structure, cost of the ballpark now running at $2.1 billion, and $380 million public funds from the State of Nevada (photo from That’s Amaury News and Commentary)

Concerns remain at A’s new Ballpark in Las Vegas

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

Recent news about the new Athletics ballpark at the Tropicana site in Las Vegas remains. These are some of the issues as of today.

1-Parking. A 1,500-space garage, first projected at $60 million, now looks like at least $100 million.

2-A Central utility plant and A’s Fans Plaza.

3-The overall Stadium price tag has climbed for $1.5 Billion to approximately $2 Billion to $2,1 Billion.

According to sources in Las Vegas, the stadium remains on track for the planned 2028 season.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

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Sacramento A’s game wrap: Angels Turn the A’s Lineup Into Background Noise; Halos starter Urena and 3 relievers shutout Sac 7-0

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Los Angeles Angels starter Walbert Urena pitched five innings of shutout ball against the Sacramento A’s at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Sat Jun 20, 2026 (AP News photo)

Angels Turn the A’s Lineup Into Background Noise; Halos starter Urena and 3 relievers shutout Sac 7-0

By Mauricio Segura

WEST SACRAMENTO–Friday, the Sacramento Athletics pulled a rabbit out of a batting helmet, climbing from a seven-run hole to win in 10 innings. One game later Saturday, the Angels buried the Green and Gold before any late magic could get even a toe on the field. Los Angeles beat the Athletics 7-0, using early pressure, a four-run sixth inning and a pitching relay that turned Sacramento’s bats into a long quiet drive home.

The A’s had a chance to change the tone right away. Nick Kurtz opened the bottom of the first with a double to center, Tyler Soderstrom was hit by a pitch, and Jacob Wilson loaded the bases with a single to right. That brought Jonah Heim to the plate with one out and the crowd was ready for a jolt. Instead, Heim struck out, Lawrence Butler grounded out, and the inning ended with three runners stranded. It was the best chance the Athletics had all game, and it vanished before the Angels broke a sweat.

Los Angeles went to work in the second against J.T. Ginn. Jo Adell doubled to center, Wade Meckler reached on a free pass, and Donovan Walton sent a ground ball into right field to score Adell. Jose Siri followed with a sacrifice fly to left, bringing home Meckler and giving the Angels a 2-0 lead. Ginn avoided further trouble after Tyler Heineman doubled and Zach Neto earned another free pass, but the damage had already put the A’s in chase mode.

For a while, Ginn settled in. He escaped a bases-loaded spot in the third when Walton hit into a force at home and Siri grounded out. He then retired the Angels in order in the fourth and fifth, giving the Athletics a window to get back into the game. The problem was Walbert Ureña kept slamming that window shut. Ureña worked five scoreless innings, allowing four hits while striking out five. Each time the A’s looked ready to build something, he yanked the rug from under their feet.

The sixth inning turned the game from manageable to miserable. Walton singled, Siri singled, and Scott Barlow replaced Ginn with one out. Heineman then singled to right, loading the bases for Neto, who doubled down the left-field side to score Walton and Siri. Nolan Schanuel followed with a two-run double to right, sending Heineman and Neto home and pushing the Angels ahead 6-0. Ginn’s line ended at 5 1/3 innings, seven hits and four runs, a rough turn after entering the game with a 2.91 ERA and a career-best three-game winning streak.

Denzer Guzman added the final run in the seventh, homering to left off Geoff Hartlieb. For the Angels, it was a full-team effort. Walton had three hits and scored twice, Adell added three hits of his own, Neto drove in two, and Schanuel matched him with two RBIs. The Angels finished with 13 hits and made the A’s pay almost every time traffic gathered on the bases.

The Athletics did have one more opening in the seventh. Henry Bolte singled, Max Muncy drew a free pass, and Kurtz loaded the bases with another free pass after Ryan Zeferjahn replaced Samy Natera Jr. But Shea Langeliers grounded out, and the last real threat disappeared. Zeferjahn handled the eighth, and Kirby Yates finished the ninth with two strikeouts, closing a combined five-hit shutout.

For the A’s, the loss also snapped some of the momentum from a strong recent run. They had won two straight and seven of their previous 10, had moved back to .500, and had already taken the first two games of the series against Los Angeles. They also entered with one of baseball’s hottest offenses, but this time the power never showed. Kurtz doubled, Wilson singled, Butler singled, Jeff McNeil doubled, and Bolte singled. But no one scored.

Game 4 of the series Sunday gives the Athletics a chance to put this dud in the rearview mirror. the A’s Jack Perkins (2-3, 6.15 ERA, 49 K) gets the ball against Reid Detmers (3-5, 3.68 ERA) for the Angels, with first pitch set for 1:05 p.m. Pacific.

Costa Rican-born Mauricio Segura has been covering sports in the Bay Area since 2001 for a variety of magazines and newspapers, as well as his own publication, Golden Bay Times.

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San Francisco Falls to Miami 6-3 Amid, Steals, Errors and Disappointing Effort on the Mound

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San Francisco Giants Casey Schmitt is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run in the top of the fourth inning at LoanDepot Park in Miami on Sat Jun 20, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants lost game two of their series with the Miami Marlins 6-3. They struggled on the mound and defensively. They had a lot of pretty horrific errors and Giants starter Trevor McDonald only made it through three innings hitting three pitchers in a disappointing appearance. San Francisco was unable to play “team” baseball which more often than not guarantees little success.

Game recap: The Marlins were able to score a run in the first inning taking a 1-0 lead. They loaded the bases in the opening inning but only came away with the one run. The Giants tied up the game in the second inning 1-1 when Drew Gilbert singled driving Jung Hoo Lee home.

This game would follow that pattern for the next few innings. In the bottom of the second inning the Marlins took a 2-1 lead. Again Miami had the bases loaded but was only able to score more than the one run. Then the errors began the first one a fielding error by San Francisco pitcher McDonald.

Despite a couple of rocky innings, the Giants were still in this game tying it up at two when Casey Schmitt hit a solo home run in the top of the fourth inning. San Francisco was having a rough time at the plate although they did finish the game with ten hits.

Going into the bottom of the fourth inning the Marlins started to turn this game and never looked back. Jakob Marsee leadoff batter singled Ruiz home taking a Miami 3-2 lead and they never trailed again in this game.

The Marlins did major damage in the fourth inning. They extended their lead 4-2 when Marsee scored. Miami continued to pile it on when Heriberto Hernandez homered with Otto Lopez on base taking a 6-2 lead.

San Francisco didn’t have any answers through the next three innings. While the Marlins did not score a run for the rest of the game it didn’t really factor into the game. The Giants did attempt a brief rally in the top of the eighth inning.

Lee doubled to start the rally. Later in the inning Schmitt doubled and Lee scored. Gilbert singled but Victor Bericoto flied out for the third out and the Giants were down to their final three outs trailing 6-3. That would turn out to be the final score with the Marlins taking game two of the series.

San Francisco pitcher Tristan Beck closed out the game with a couple of nice innings going three and out in the seventh and the eighth. Starting pitcher Trevor McDonald finished the game going three innings allowing three hits, five runs, three walks with only one strikeout.

His command was not the greatest hitting three batters and finishing with his eighth loss of the year. This was his second consecutive game failing to get through four innings. Even though the Giants had ten hits, the Marlins only had six the steals, the walks and the errors all combined for the 6-3 San Francisco loss. Casey Schmitt had a great game hitting two doubles and hitting a home run. Leaving nine runners stranded was a part of the loss.

On the other hand Miami starting pitcher Max Meyer only allowed two runs in five innings. He did allow seven hits, striking out seven and walking two.

Game notes: After taking a brief lead in Friday’s game the Giants ended up losing their first game with the Marlins 4-3. Saturday San Francisco dropped their second game of the series to the Marlins 6-3. In Friday’s game the Giants could not add any insurance runs in the later innings and the relief pitching was unable to sustain the 3-2 lead they had going into the seventh inning.

San Francisco took on a very hot Marlin team who have now won eight games in a row at Loan Depot Park. Giants starter Tevor McDonald last only three innings allowing three runs and three hits on three walks and one strike out. Miami starter Max Meyer went seven innings and allowed two hits.

Sunday the Giants will have one last chance to win a game in this series and to avoid a sweep. The Giants will send one of their best pitchers in Logan Webb. He has been very good of late with a 4-4 win/loss record and a 3.46 ERA. The Marlins will start Ryan Gusto. He has a 0-2 win/loss record and a 7.24 ERA. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 10:40 AM PDT.

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At the top of the hotel, a glass-enclosed indoor pool offers a peaceful escape above the city an inviting space to unwind or, during the summer months, transform into a lively “dive-in” movie experience. Every Friday and Saturday night, families can enjoy classic kids’ films poolside, creating memorable moments in a truly unique setting.

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Sacramento A’s podcast Tony Harvey: Kurtz with the Walk off Walk scoring Butler in 10th beats Angels in comeback win 12-11

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Nick Kurtz (16) of the Sacramento A’s gets a walk off walk with the bases loaded forcing in Lawrence Butler from third scoring the winning run in the tenth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Sutter Health Park on Fri Jun 19, 2026 (Sacramento A’s X photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Tony Harvey:

#1 Tony, it was a nail biter of a game on Friday night at Sutter Health Park as the Sacramento A’s came back down 11-4 in the sixth inning to win it in the tenth 12-11 against the Los Angeles Angels.

#2 The A’s picked up a run when Zack Gelof singled scoring Lawrence Butler in the bottom of the sixth. The A’s added two runs in the bottom of the seventh when Jacob Wilson hit a 395 foot left field home run to making 11-7.

#3 The A’s turned it on in the bottom of the eighth when Max Muncy hit a two run 426 foot home run cutting the Angels lead to 11-9.. Jonah Heim tied things up when he hit a two run home run in the bottom of the ninth making it 11-11 forcing extra innings.

#4 The A’s with the bases loaded in the bottom of the tenth with Nick Kurtz at the plate walked and forced in Lawrence Butler from third base to win it 12-11. With the win the A’s remain just a half game out of first place behind the first place Seattle Mariners in the AL West.

#5 Angels and A’s continue this four game series at Sutter Health Park on Saturday at 7:05pm PDT. Starting pitcher for Los Angeles for RHP Walbert Urena (4-5 ERA 2.60) for Sacramento RHP JT Ginn (5-3 ERA 2.91)

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

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Shorthanded Paraguay shock Türkiye in 1-0 win in World Cup group play

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The flags of Paraguay and Türkiye were on full display before the team’s national anthems in Paraguay’s 1-0 win over Turkiye at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Friday JUN 19. 2026. (Marko Ukalovic-SRS)

by Marko Ukalovic

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The country of Paraguay pulled off a stunner at the World Cup.

Down 10 men late in the first half, Paraguay scored early and then held on for dear life in a 1-0 victory over Türkiye in both country’s second match in Group D play of the 2026 World Cup on Friday evening at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

Türkiye, which was predicted to be a dark horse of the Cup, have been eliminated from the knockout round competition with its second loss of the tournament. Paraguay, who looked weak against the Americans a week ago, showed off its resiliency with its first win in the tournament.

Paraguay danced out to its first lead of the tournament 65 seconds into the match with the fastest goal at this year’s World Cup. Matías Galarza came down the pitch with the ball and fired a left-footed shot from 25-yards out to the left corner of the net past Türkiye goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir for his first goal of the tournament.

Türkiye dominated possession in the opening 45 minute and its best chance for an equalizer came in the 34th minute. Hakan Calhanoglu sent in a cross into the middle of box off of a free kick, but Mert Müldür’s header off hit the crossbar and goalpost.

Tensions ran high all throughout the match with multiple instances of pushing and shoving and heated exchanges between both squads after stoppages.

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almirón became the first player to be issued a red card for a new ruled introduced by FIFA for this year’s World Cup. Almirón was involved in a heated argument with Müldür following a foul near midfield. Almirón covered his mouth while saying something to the Turkish defender, who immediately appealed to Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton for a review.

After a VAR review, Barton issued Almirón the red card in the third minute of stoppage time in the first half sending the frustrated Paraguayan midfielder off the pitch for an early shower.

Just like it did in the first half, the Turks dominated possession and created chances as Paraguay’s defense bent but didn’t break. Türkiye had 32 shot attempts compared to just seven for Paraguay, with five on target.

Türkiye’s best chance to earn at least a point and keep their fading hopes alive came in the 89th minute. Baris-Alper Yilmaz sent a ball over to Can Uzun whose 18-yard strike was saved by Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gil. The rebound chance by Deniz Gul sailed wide left ending the threat.

Gil finished the match with five saves for his first clean sheet of the tournament. Cakir made one saves on two shots on target in the losing cause.

UP NEXT: Paraguay finishes up Group D play against Australia on Thursday June 25th at 8:00pm at San Francisco Stadium. Türkiye will play its last match of the tournament against Team USA also on the 25th at 7:00pm at Los Angeles Stadium.

Sacramento A’s game wrap: Heim Sweet Heim Saves A’s From a Wild Ride edge Halos in 10 innings 12-11

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Anaheim Angels Zach Neto (right) is out by plenty as he tagged out by the Sacramento A’s shortstop Jacob Wilson (left) in the top of the second inning at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Fri Jun 19, 2026 (Golden Bay Times photo)

By Mauricio Segura

WESTSACRAMENTO–This game resembled a Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner cartoon, with the Sacramento A’s spending most of it chasing the Los Angeles Angels trying different strategies. But in the end, they didn’t fall off a cliff. They actually caught the bird. Somehow, after falling behind by seven runs, the Green and Gold still found a way to leave with a 12-11 win in 10 innings, finishing a game that had just about everything except a quiet inning.

For a while, this looked like Sacramento’s game from the start. Lawrence Butler gave the Athletics a 1-0 lead in the second with a solo homer to center, and the third inning turned that small lead into something stronger. Zack Gelof drew a walk, Shea Langeliers doubled him home, Tyler Soderstrom followed with a single, and Jacob Wilson doubled in Langeliers. Carlos Cortes then grounded out to score Soderstrom, pushing the Athletics ahead 4-0.

That early lead disappeared fast. The Angels turned the fourth inning into a long, ugly climb for Athletics starter Jeffrey Springs. Christian Moore scored Nolan Schanuel with a sacrifice fly, Denzer Guzman followed with a two-run homer, and Jose Siri gave Los Angeles the lead with a three-run shot to left center. Zach Neto added another homer before the inning ended, and just like that, the Angels had flipped a 4-0 deficit into a 7-4 lead.

Los Angeles kept swinging in the fifth. Jo Adell drew a walk, Oswald Peraza singled, and Logan O’Hoppe crushed a three-run homer to left center, stretching the Angels’ lead to 10-4. When Schanuel homered in the sixth, the Athletics were staring at an 11-4 hole. A deep, dark, looming hole that no one in the stadium would have bet they could climb out of. But they did, and in grand style at that.

The A’s began nibbling away like mice in a cardboard factory. Gelof singled in Butler in the sixth, extending a hitting streak that had already become one of the best in club history. Gelof entered the game riding a 22-game streak, tied for fourth longest by an Athletic in the expansion era, and he kept giving the lineup a steady spark.

Wilson made things interesting in the seventh with a two-run homer after Soderstrom drew a walk, trimming Anaheim’s lead to 11-7. In the eighth, Butler reached again, and Max Muncy, who had entered as a pinch-hitter earlier, sent a two-run homer to center. Suddenly, it was 11-9, and what had looked like a lost cause had turned into a full-blown heavyweight mess.

Then came the ninth, and Jonah Heim gave the Athletics the swing they needed most. Soderstrom doubled to center with one out, Wilson moved him to third, and Heim, pinch-hitting for Colby Thomas, launched a two-run homer to right. The game was tied 11-11, and the Athletics had erased all seven runs of the Angels’ advantage.

The 10th inning gave the Angels a chance to answer, starting with Moore at second base. Denzer Guzman moved him to third with a fly ball, but O’Hoppe hit into a fielder’s choice as Muncy threw home to Langeliers to cut down Moore. Wade Meckler then struck out, and the Angels missed their chance to retake control.

The Athletics did not waste theirs. Butler began the bottom of the 10th at second, Henry Bolte drew a walk, and both runners advanced on a double steal after a confirmed challenge. Max Muncy flied out, Zack Gelof was hit by a nasty pitch, and after Kirby Yates left following an injury delay, Samy Natera Jr. faced Nick Kurtz with the bases loaded. Kurtz drew the game-ending walk, forcing in Butler and sealing a 12-11 win that was wild, weird, and very baseball Twilight Zone.

The win also fit a team that entered with 20 come-from-behind victories and one of the better extra-inning records in the majors. It was not graceful. But it was a reminder that this Athletics lineup, especially with Butler, Gelof, Wilson, Soderstrom, Heim, and Kurtz all finding ways to matter, can turn a bad night into a box score nobody forgets.

Game 2 brings a steadier pitching question, at least on paper, with J.T. Ginn (5-3, 2.91 ERA, 68 K) getting the ball for the Athletics against Angels right-hander Walbert Urena (4-5, 2.60 ERA, 58 K), with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. Pacific.

Costa Rican-born Mauricio Segura has been covering sports in the Bay Area since 2001 for a variety of magazines and newspapers, as well as his own publication, Golden Bay Times.

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Minnesota Snaps Golden State’s 4-Game Winning Streak, defeating Valkyries, 81-75

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Minnesota Lynx guard #10 Courtney Williams driving it into the paint on Golden State Valkyrie guard #6 Kaila Charles on June 19th, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. (Photo Credits to Kelley L. Cox – Imagn Images)

By Michael Villanueva

SAN FRANCISCO – Happy Juneteenth from Ballhalla! on Friday, we celebrate resilience, freedom, and never giving up hope in uncertain times. The Golden State Valkyries had the honor of playing and hosting the Minnesota Lynx, who are currently in first place in the West.

The Valkyries have won their last four games in a row, three of them being at home, and are in third place in the West. So Golden State wanted their fifth straight Dub, but Minnesota had other plans coming to the Bay. As the Lynx would get the win, 81-75, snapping Golden State’s four game winning streak. Minnesota also holds an early 2-0 season series lead over Golden State.

Coming off their most recent win against Dallas on Wednesday, the Golden State Valkyries sent out the same starters as in their last game, with guards Veronica Burton and forwards Kayla Thornton, Gabby Williams, Cecilia Zandalasini, and center Kiah Stokes. Williams led the team in the win with her 25 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Minnesota’s first five in Ballhalla were guards Olivia Miles, Courtney Williams, forwards Kayla McBride, Nia Coffey, and center Natasha Howard. In the Lynx’s last game, they were on the road in Los Angeles, but still able to get the win, 99-83. Minnesota was led by Olivia Miles, 31 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. Miles efforts and performance were able to give the Lynx a two game winning streak.

Golden State’s Cecilia Zandalasini got the game going with her 11-foot driving floating shot. Zandalasini would score the first 5-points for Valkyries as she would also make a 26-foot three-point step back jumpshot. She would finish the quarter with eight points alone by herself. With that, Golden State held an early six point lead over Minnesota, 22-16.

Heading into the 2nd quarter, the Lynx’s shooting and offense would improve. They would drop 25 points in the 2nd quarter, compared to their 16 points in the 1st quarter. However, halfway through the 2nd quarter, Golden State’s lead jumped to 9 points, 32-23. Then, right at a timeout, Lynx’s forward Nia Coffey would hit 3 three-pointers in a row to cut the lead to 3-points, 35-32.

In the last minute of the second quarter, Golden State had a 12-point lead over Minnesota, but the Valkyries would commit two shooting fouls on the Lynx, who were shooting three-pointers. So the Lynx would shoot six free throws in the span of five seconds. So at halftime, Golden State’s lead was now just five points over Minnesota, 46-41.

Coming back from halftime, Minnesota was feeling confident that it could pull a comeback in this game. Especially ending the first half with those six free throws, making five of them. So Lynx’s Kayla McBride would get the second half started with a 24-foot three-pointer.

However, Valkyrie Kayla Thornton would respond with a three-pointer of her own. Then the Lynx went on a 6-0 scoring run, and in that run would take the lead, 50-49, with seven minutes remaining in the third. The rest of the quarter, both teams would evenly exchange buckets, but it would be Minnesota holding on to a one point lead at the end of the third, 63-62.

Heading into the final quarter, the Valkyries’ offense would start to hurt them. Golden State dropped just 13 points in the fourth, while Minnesota would drop 18 points. In the final 20 seconds, the Valkyries were down just two points, thanks to Cecilia Zandalasini making a 24-foot three-pointer, 77-75. Although Minnesota would inbound the ball, leaving Golden State to foul immediately. The Valkyries would get one last chance, being down four points, 79-75.

Valkyries would give the ball to Cecilia Zandalasini to make another clutch shot, but Minnesota’s defense would come through on the road. Lynx’s Olivia Miles would block Zandalasini three point shot, and ultimately giving Minnesota their third straight win, with their last two games being on the road. Although the Valkyries fell in this matchup, they were led by Cecilia Zandalasini’s 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists.

After being at home for their last three games, the Golden State Valkyries will take a quick road trip to Las Vegas. The Valkyries will face off against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 21st, in the Michelob ULTRA Arena. The game will be broadcast live on CBS at 1:00 p.m. In the Aces’ most recent game, they got the win against the Phoenix Mercury. The Aces were led by A’ja Wilson’s 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Giants Relief Pitching Fails to Hold Lead Dropping to the Marlins 4-3

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Miami Marlins Owen Cassie runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at LoanDepot in Miami on Fri Jun 19, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (31-44) briefly held the lead but unfortunately the relief pitching could not hold that lead falling to the Miami Marlins (38-38) 4-3 in game one of their series. Miami went through eight pitchers pulling off the win.

Game recap: Marlins pitcher Lake Bachar walked two runners in the top of the first inning but San Francisco left them stranded. It was a decent start for Bachar as the game went into the bottom of the inning. It was, however, a rough start for Landen Roupp giving up an Owen Caissie solo home run for an early Miami 1-0 lead.

Willy Adames got the first hit of the game for the Giants in the top of the second inning. It was quite a milestone, his 1000th career hit. Casey Schmitt followed Adames hitting a single and San Francisco had two runners on base with no outs.

Drew Gilbert bunted and with no outs the Giants had the bases loaded. Daniel Susac very nearly had himself a grand slam but it was snatched out of the air by the defense. He missed the long ball but Adames scored on the hit to tie up this game 1-1.

That near miss was enough for the Marlins to make a pitching change. Leftie John King relieved Bachar who had allowed three hits, one earned run and two walks. He had one strikeout. King got the Marlins out of the inning.

Jakob Marsee singled in the bottom of the second inning and the Giants would have to keep a close eye on this guy. Marsee has stolen 17 bases this season. He lived up to his reputation stealing his 18th base moving to second. Roupp gave up a hit and a steal with two strikeouts in the inning but allowed no runs.

With two outs San Francisco had runners at the corners in the top of the third inning. Again Miami had a pitching change, Anthony Bender relieving King. Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee both singled in the inning but were left stranded.

The game would go into the bottom of the fifth inning still tied at one apiece. The Marlins would break the tie taking a 2-1 lead when Caissie doubled Sanoja home for a brief 2-1 lead. The San Francisco offense had a lucrative sixth inning that started off with a Devers solo home run tying up this game once again 2-2.

Lee followed that home run up with a double. Schmitt singled Lee home and the Giants had taken their first lead of the game 3-2. Roupp had a solid bottom of the sixth and it was on to the seventh inning.

The Marlins went three and out in the top of the seventh inning. Hentges relieved Roupp in the bottom of the seventh. Roupp finished six innings allowing seven hits, two runs, one walk and seven strikeouts. A great outing for Roupp.

The Marlins rallied in the bottom of the seventh inning putting two runners on base with no outs. Miami tied up the game 3-3 when Liam Hicks singled Esteury Ruiz home and with one out the Marlins were threatening to take the lead.

Owen Caissie had really made a difference in this game and the go-ahead run scored when he sacrificed and Javier Sanoja scored. The Giants intentionally walked Kyle Stowers and with two outs San Francisco wanted out of the inning without further damage. Walker relieved Hentges to close out the inning.

The game went into the top of the eighth, the Giants looking for some base traffic but went three and out with Lee and Adames grounding out and Schmitt lining out. San Francisco was three outs away from losing the first game of the series.

The Marlins threatened in the bottom of the eighth putting two runners on base with two outs. Erik Miller took the mound in the inning with 2 on and 2 out and closed out the inning.

Pete Fairbanks would take the mound for Miami looking to close out this game. He held off the Giants winning 4-3. The relief pitching for the Giants just could not hold the lead.

Game notes: After a fractured series earlier this week the Giants traveled to Miami for a three-game series with the Marlins. Tuesday the match-up between the Giants and the Braves was suspended due to inclement weather and a double-header was scheduled for Wednesday morning.

San Francisco swept the doubleheader taking a 2-0 series lead. They were denied the opportunity to play game three of the series on Thursday looking for a three game sweep, again due to a tropical storm. That game was re-scheduled for August 31st.

Friday’s weather cooperated although there was a heat advisory with temperatures in the low 90’s. The forecasted rain today had moved out but there is threat of lightning and thunder for Saturday and Sunday games which are expected to go off without a hitch.

San Francisco came into the game rested after having Thursday off but lost in a close one run game to the Marlins. The Giants have been exceptional at the plate recently.

Saturday the two teams will meet in game two of this series. The Giants will looking to tie up the series. Trevor McDonals will take the mound for San Francisco with a 2-4 win/loss record and a 4.64 ERA. The Marlins will start Max Meyer who is having a great season. He has a 7-0 win/loss record and a 2.75 ERA. First pitch for the game is scheduled for 1:10 PM PDT.

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