New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge (99) is on the 10 day IL and will miss the All Star Game and there no definite date when he will return (AP file photo)
That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:
#1 Can the New York Yankees stop their slide against the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays? The Yankees have struggled since losing Aaron Judge to injury and entered a pivotal four-game series trailing the Rays in the division.
#2 Which contenders will emerge as MLB trade deadline buyers and sellers? With the trade deadline less than a month away, front offices are evaluating whether to add or subtract, while ESPN’s updated rankings highlight the top available trade candidates.
#3 Who will build momentum heading into the All-Star break? The final week before the break features several high-stakes series that could reshape playoff races and influence trade deadline decisions.
#4 Can Eury Pérez and the Miami Marlins sustain their surge? Pérez dominated with seven perfect innings in Sunday’s dramatic win over the Athletics, fueling renewed attention on Miami’s postseason chances.
#5 Which players were the biggest All-Star surprises—and who got snubbed? The release of the 2026 All-Star rosters has sparked league-wide debate over deserving selections, notable omissions, and what the choices say about this season’s standout performers.
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.
Sacramento A’s Jonah Heim takes a hack against the Los Angeles Angels on Fri Jun 19, 2026 at Sutter Health Park. Heim hit a grand slam against the Miami Marlins on Sun Jul 5, 2026 at Sutter Health in the bottom of the eigthh inning against the Miami Marlins (AP file photo)
Sacramento A’s podcast Barbara Mason:
#1 Once again the Sacramento A’s dropped another game 9-8 and got swept by the visiting Miami Marlins at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Sunday this was the A’s seventh loss in their last ten games in front of 8,086 fans.
#2 It was a game where the A’s who at one time had one of the hottest hitting line ups in the AL West have cooled off seeing hitters like Lawrence Butler, Nick Kurtz, Jeff McNiel, Henry Bolte, Zack Gelof, all have cooled off.
#3 The Marlins starter Eury Perez was pitching a perfect, no hit game but was lifted after seven innings for reliever Lake Bachar after Perez reached his pitch limit. Bachar got lit up for five runs including a Jonah Heim grand slam as the A’s cut the Marlins lead to three runs 8-5.
#4 The A’s best record this season at one point was 21-18 when the A’s were 3 games over .500 and in first place back on May 9. The A’s with the loss Sunday are now 41-49 now eight games below .500 after Sunday’s sweep.
#5 The A’s hit the road in Detroit Tuesday night to open a series with the Detroit Tigers. The A’s starter and the Tigers will be going with their ace LHP Tarik Skubul (4-4 ERA 3.15).
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Miami Marlins pitcher Eury Perez had a perfect no hit bid going until he was lifted in the top of the eighth inning against the Sacramento A’s at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Sun Jul 5, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento A’s podcast Daniel Dullum:
#1 Once again the Sacramento A’s dropped another game 9-8 and got swept by the visiting Miami Marlins at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Sunday this was the A’s seventh loss in their last ten games in front of 8,086 fans.
#2 It was a game where the A’s who at one time had one of the hottest hitting line ups in the AL West have cooled off seeing hitters like Lawrence Butler, Nick Kurtz, Jeff McNiel, Henry Bolte, Zack Gelof, all have cooled off.
#3 The Marlins starter Eury Perez was pitching a perfect, no hit game but was lifted after seven innings for reliever Lake Bachar after Perez reached his pitch limit. Bachar got lit up for five runs including a Jonah Heim grand slam as the A’s cut the Marlins lead to three runs 8-5.
#4 The A’s best record this season at one point was 21-18 when the A’s were 3 games over .500 and in first place back on May 9. The A’s with the loss Sunday are now 41-49 now eight games below .500 after Sunday’s sweep.
#5 The A’s hit the road in Detroit Tuesday night to open a series with the Detroit Tigers. The A’s have not announced a starter and the Tigers will be going with their ace LHP Tarik Skubul (4-4 ERA 3.15).
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.
Miami Marlins Otto Lopez (front) on second base after hitting an RBI double, the Sacramento A’s second baseman Jeff McNeil (22) can’t bare to watch in the top of the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Sat Jul 4, 2026 (AP News photo)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The A’s looked to get back on track and even the three-game series with the Marlins on the Fourth of July. The A’s haven’t won a series since June 8-10 against the Brewers and are in desperate need of some momentum as they head toward the All-Star break. The A’s dropped Game 1 to the Marlins on Friday and looked for Aaron Civale to even the series against Sandy Alcantara.
On Saturday, Aaron Civale and the A’s weren’t able to keep the Marlins at bay as they dropped Game 2, 7-2.
Aaron Civale made his 15th start of the season for the A’s, and it didn’t go according to plan for the right-hander. Civale struggled throughout the game and only made it through four and two-thirds innings while surrendering four runs on six hits, walking four and striking out six. Civale did his best to keep the A’s in it, but his 84 pitches were enough to prompt Mark Kotsay to go to the bullpen.
“I think for Aaron, a couple home runs put the ball up in the zone a little bit,” Kotsay said after the game. “For us as an offense to get behind, it’s tough to generate offense right now to score runs. Overall, the starting pitching is what we need to improve. We need to get guys deep into games. Zeros early for some momentum.”
The A’s bullpen had to carry a heavy load again on Saturday after Civale departed with two outs in the fifth inning.
Mark Kotsay elected to go with Elvis Alvarado for the final out of the fifth, which he recorded via a strikeout after issuing a walk.
In the sixth inning, José Suarez came in to pitch and delivered a scoreless inning of work. Suarez walked one but otherwise didn’t allow another baserunner during his outing.
In the seventh inning, Kade Morris came on in relief. As it turned out, Kotsay stuck with Morris for the remainder of the game as he threw the final three innings for the A’s. Morris didn’t pitch particularly well, but he provided the needed length for the A’s with a depleted bullpen in a game they were unlikely to come back and win. Morris finished his night allowing three runs on seven hits while walking two over three innings and 68 pitches of relief.
On the offensive side, it was a rough night for the A’s, who managed just two runs on eight hits while drawing one walk.
The A’s first run came in the seventh inning when Jeff McNeil hit a sacrifice fly to score Henry Bolte from third. It was McNeil’s 26th RBI of the season as he looks to get hot after his three-RBI night on Friday.
In the ninth inning, the A’s mounted one last rally as Joshua Kuroda-Grauer reached on an error by the shortstop, allowing Carlos Cortes to score the A’s second run of the game.
With the loss, the A’s fell to 41-48 on the season and extended their stretch without winning a series.
Sunday, the A’s will hope to avoid a sweep as they take on the Marlins at 1:30 p.m. PDT. Gage Jump (3-2, 2.93 ERA) is slated to start for the A’s, while the Marlins will counter with Eury Pérez (4-6, 4.21 ERA).
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.
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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
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Sacramento A’s Nick Kurtz slugs a two run home run in the bottom of the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Fri Jul 3, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento A’s podcast Mauricio Segura:
#1 The visiting Miami Marlins scored six times in the top of the first inning to pretty much set the tone for the rest of the game defeating the Sacramento A’s at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento 12-5.
#2 The Marlins in the first the Marlins took advantage of the A’s when catcher Shea Langeliers allowed a pass ball to get by him that allowed the Marlins Kyle Stowers to score to make it 2-0. The Marlins Heriberto Hernandez hit a 414 foot three run homer to give the Marlins a 5-0 lead. Jakob Marsee slugged a 381 foot home run to right field to make it 6-0.
#3 The only offense came in the third and fourth innings. In the third Nick Kurtz slugged a 457 foot two run home run to deep center to put the A’s on the scored board 7-2. The A’s in the fourth picked up three more runs when Jeff McNeil hit a three run double as the A’s pulled within two runs of the Marlins 7-5 but that would be the closest they’d get all night.
#4 Rough night for A’s starter Jack Perkins who got rocked allowing seven hits and seven runs in 3.2 innings that gave the Marlins their early lead at 7-2. What were some of the pitching mistakes that Perkins was making.
#5 A’s will try it all over again against the Marlins on Saturday. Starting pitcher for Miami RHP Sandy Alcantara (9-4 ERA 4.20) for Sacramento RHP Aaron Civale (5-5 ERA 5.05) first pitch 6:45pm PDT
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
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Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
Sacramento A’s Joshua Kuroda Grauer (44) slugs a fourth inning double against Miami Marlins catcher Joe Mack (90) at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Fri Jul 3, 2026 (Golden Bay Times photo)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After a day off on Thursday in Sacramento, the Athletics welcomed the Miami Marlins to Sutter Health Park for the start of a three-game series on Friday night.
The Marlins’ offense matched the 90-degree temperature early, and the A’s couldn’t overcome it as Miami defeated Sacramento, 12-5.
Jack Perkins took the hill for the A’s in hopes of helping the club start the series strong against the Marlins and carry over the momentum from the final game of the Dodgers series. However, Perkins struggled mightily, especially in the first inning, and lasted just three and two-thirds innings. Perkins gave up six runs in the opening frame, digging himself into a deep hole as he didn’t record an out until after allowing five runs. Overall, Perkins surrendered seven runs on seven hits while walking four and striking out eight.
“Tough first inning,” Kotsay said of Perkins after the game. “We know this team can hit, and when you leave balls middle-middle, you’re going to pay the price. So I think the grand slam obviously was the capper of that inning. Obviously, you get in trouble right away, it spirals a little bit out of control. I thought he did a nice job of settling down…”
Perkins spoke with the media after the game and appeared to be searching for answers.
“Just have to keep working… that’s something I’m always going to do,” Perkins said. “I’m trying to figure this out and I’m trying to get on a roll here, but I’m just not too sure what’s going on. I’ll get back to work tomorrow and hope to figure it out.”
The A’s once again needed a lengthy performance from their bullpen, and they turned to Jose Suarez to begin the relief effort. Suarez recorded the final out of the fourth inning after relieving Perkins and also pitched the fifth. Suarez was excellent, allowing only one walk over an inning and one-third while needing just 19 pitches.
In the sixth inning, Mark Kotsay called on Justin Sterner. Sterner was solid, but one mistake to Kyle Stowers cost him as he surrendered a solo home run, his only blemish in one inning of work.
Mark Leiter Jr. pitched the seventh inning for the A’s and was terrific. Leiter Jr. tossed a hitless frame, striking out two Marlins hitters while needing just 13 pitches.
The A’s ran into trouble again in the eighth inning when Mason Barnett entered the game. It was Kyle Stowers once again who did the damage after Barnett issued a walk before allowing a two-run homer, Stowers’ second home run of the game. Barnett returned for the ninth, and it was more of the same. He surrendered another two-run homer to stretch Miami’s lead to 12-5. Overall, Barnett pitched two innings, allowing four runs on three hits while walking two and striking out two.
Offensively, the A’s battled but ultimately couldn’t produce enough offense to overcome a 6-0 deficit before they even came to the plate.
In the bottom of the third inning, Nick Kurtz got the A’s on the board with a mammoth moonshot over the batter’s eye in center field. Kurtz’s home run left the bat at 113 mph and traveled 457 feet into the Sacramento evening. It was his 20th home run of the season and gave him RBIs Nos. 65 and 66.
The A’s added three more runs in the bottom of the fourth in an attempt to mount a comeback. Jeff McNeil connected for a bases-clearing, three-run double into the left-center gap. At the time, it pulled the A’s within two runs and made it seem as though a comeback was possible, but they failed to score again. Overall, the A’s finished with five runs on nine hits while drawing four walks and striking out eight times.
Mark Kotsay was encouraged by the fight his team showed after falling behind early.
“The offense did their job coming back and getting us back into that game,” Kotsay said. “It was a seven-to-five game at the time, I think. You’re a hit away from tying a game that you were down seven nothing. So there’s a lot of positive to the offense there.”
With the loss, the A’s fell to 41-47 on the season and 1-3 on the homestand.
Shea Langeliers left the game in the fourth inning after taking a ball awkwardly off his left thumb in the first. The A’s said X-rays revealed only a thumb contusion, and he is listed as day to day.
The A’s will face the Marlins in Game 2 of the series on Saturday, July 4, at 6:40 p.m. PDT. The A’s are slated to send Aaron Civale (5-5, 5.05 ERA) to the mound, while the Marlins will counter with Sandy Alcantara (9-4, 4.20 ERA).
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.
Sacramento A’s starter Jack Perkins will face the Miami Marlins on Fri Jul 3, 2026 at Sutter Health Park in the opening of a three game series (AP file photo)
Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:
#1 Great game for A’s catcher Shea Langeliers 2-5 with a run scored in helping the offense pile on Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Charlie Barnes in the 7-1 win.
#2 Big night on Wednesday for Jonah Heim who went 2-3 with a home run, two hits, and two RBIs.
#3 Joshua Kuroda Grauer went 2-4 with a run scored and two hits and played the hot corner for the A’s Wednesday do you see JKG getting more looks at third base and hitting in the five hole?
#4 A’s pitcher JT Ginn had all his pitches working for him on Wednesday night six innings and allowed just one hit. He had Dodgers two way player Shohei Ohtani under control going 0-5.
#5 Starting pitchers for the Miami Marlins series starting Friday night for the Marlins RHP Tyler Phillips (1-3 ERA 3.02) for Sacramento RHP Jack Perkins (2-3 ERA 6.00) first pitch 6:40pm PDT.
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 Francisco Giants baserunner Rafael Devers waves off pinch runner Jonah Cox and manager Tony Vitello indicating there was no need for a pinch runner. Devers relented when the first base umpire signaled that Cox was coming in to pinch run. (still photo from NBC Sports Bay Area)
San Francisco Giants podcast Marko Ukalovic:
#1 How surprised were you that San Francisco Giants Rafael Devers waved off pinch runner Jonah Cox and manager Tony Vitello in the top of the ninth inning refusing to come out of the game while running at first base but relented when the first base umpire indicated that Cox was replacing Devers.
#2 Miami Marlins Kyle Stowers hit a home run and later scored on Otto Lopez go ahead double that was enough to get by the Giants for a 2-1 win.
#3 Marlins starter Ryan Gusto and four relief pitchers held the Giants to just four hits and the Marlins won their eight straight home game the streak leads the Majors for consecutive home wins.
#4 Giant starter Logan Webb had pitched eight innings for a complete game but allowed five hits and two runs for the loss. Webb didn’t get any run support.
#5 Next up for the Giants the Sacramento A’s at Oracle Park in Tuesday. Starting pitchers for Sacramento RHP Aaron Civale (5-3 ERA 4.91) for San Francisco LHP Robbie Ray (5-6 ERA 4.07) first pitch 6:45pm PDT.
Notes: The Giants announced that they will play a doubleheader on Sat Aug 29th at Oracle Park against the Arizona Diamondbacks the first game is at 1pm and the second game 7pm. Both Diamondbacks and Giants will have the day off Sun Aug 30th. The day off allows the Giants to travel to Atlanta for a make up game scheduled Mon Aug 31st that was rained out Thu Jun 18th.
San Francisco Giants runner Rafael Devers (left) Miami Marlins first baseman Kyle Stowers (second from left) Giants first base coach Shane Robinson (third from left) and Giants pinch runner Jonah Cox (fourth from left) all look into the Giants dugout as Devers is called back for a pinch runner in the top of the ninth inning at LoanDepot Park in Miami on Sun Jun 21, 2026 (NBC Sports Bay Area still photo)
San Francisco Giants podcast Michael Duca:
#1 How surprised were you that San Francisco Giants Rafael Devers waved off pinch runner Jonah Cox and manager Tony Vitello in the top of the ninth inning refusing to come out of the game while running at first base but relented when the first base umpire indicated that Cox was replacing Devers.
#2 Miami Marlins Kyle Stowers hit a home run and later scored on Otto Lopez go ahead double that was enough to get by the Giants for a 2-1 win.
#3 Marlins starter Ryan Gusto and four relief pitchers held the Giants to just four hits and the Marlins won their eight straight home game the streak leads the Majors for consecutive home wins.
#4 Giant starter Logan Webb had pitched eight innings for a complete game but allowed five hits and two runs for the loss. Webb didn’t get any run support.
#5 Next up for the Giants the Sacramento A’s at Oracle Park in Tuesday. Starting pitchers for Sacramento RHP Aaron Civale (5-3 ERA 4.91) for San Francisco LHP Robbie Ray (5-6 ERA 4.07) first pitch 6:45pm PDT.
Notes: The Giants announced that they will play a doubleheader on Sat Aug 29th at Oracle Park against the Arizona Diamondbacks the first game is at 1pm and the second game 7pm. Both Diamondbacks and Giants will have the day off Sun Aug 30th. The day off allows the Giants to travel to Atlanta for a make up game scheduled Mon Aug 31st that was rained out Thu Jun 18th.
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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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Guests are welcomed into spacious, contemporary rooms that blend clean design with subtle Japanese influences and intuitive, tech-enabled amenities. Throughout the hotel, a sense of tranquility is balanced with engaging, on-site experiences that elevate every stay.
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.
Dining at Hotel Nikko is equally distinctive. ANZU Restaurant is home to San Francisco’s only Japanese breakfast buffet, offering an authentic and refined start to the day. In the evening,
Kanpai Sushi Lounge delivers an experiential dining atmosphere where craftsmanship and flavor meet in a sophisticated setting.
For entertainment, Feinstein’s at the Nikko brings world-class live music and cabaret performances directly to the hotel, offering an intimate and vibrant nightlife experience without ever leaving the property.
Located at 222 Mason Street near Union Square, Hotel Nikko places guests steps away from the city’s premier shopping, dining, and cultural attractions while offering a peaceful sanctuary to return to.
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