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A’s Lose Rubber Match to Arizona 5-1; Loss is A’s 12th of last 13 road games; Oakland hosts LA Angels Tuesday

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The Oakland A’s second baseman Zack Gelof (20) gets the putout on the Arizona Diamondbacks Corbin Carroll (7) and relays the ball to first for the double play in the bottom of the eighth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sun Jun 30, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Oakland A’s hung in this game going into the bottom of the seventh inning. This is when the Arizona Diamondbacks broke this game wide open scoring four runs and shutting down the Oakland offense. The final was 5-1 in favor of Arizona as they won this series.

Game recap: Through the first three innings of this game neither team was able to score but going into the fourth inning Arizona’s Christian Walker singled Ketel Marte home from third and the Diamondbacks had scored the first run of the game and taken the lead 1-0. Arizona had a great opportunity in the bottom of the fourth inning when they had the bases loaded but came away with only the one run in the inning.

Oakland answered back in the fifth inning tying up this game 1-1. A solo home run from Zach Gelof knotted this game. Through five innings, each team had 3 hits apiece and the A’s were already having a more productive offensive effort.

The A’s had a couple of singles in the sixth inning but left those runners stranded. The Diamondbacks had a couple of runners on base in the sixth inning as well but Medina got out of the inning holding steady through six innings. This game went into the seventh inning remaining tied at 1.

The Diamondbacks again loaded the bases in the bottom of the seventh inning. Oakland starting pitcher Luis Medina had been relieved by T.J. McFarland after going six innings allowing four hits and one earned run with five strikeouts.

It was a quick appearance for McFarland who allowed one hit and three earned runs before being relieved by Austin Adams after less than an inning. Adams stopped the bleeding but the damage had been done in the inning. Arizona scored three runs taking a 4-1 lead. Corbin Carroll, Geraldo Perdomo and Ketel Marte all scored giving the Diamondbacks a nice lead late in the game.

In the eighth inning when Oakland desperately needed hits Miguel Andujar and Brent Rooker both struck out and Tyler Soderstrom flied out. Sean Newcomb took the mound trying to keep Oakland in this game.

Newcomb walked Eugenio Suarez who moved onto second base on a wild pitch. Geraldo Perdomo came to the plate, doubled, Suarez scored and Arizona had a 5-1 lead breaking this game wide open going into the final inning of this game. The Diamondbacks were three outs away from winning this series.

It was a quick one two three inning for Oakland. Kyle McCann struck out swinging, Tyler Nevin grounded out and Zach Gelof also struck out. It was a quick and quiet inning for the A’s losing the game 5-1.

Post game notes: Sunday afternoon the A’s met the Diamondbacks in the rubber match of their three game series the A’s dropped a 5-1 decision losing two out of three to the Diamondback. Friday night the A’s offense went crazy hitting three home runs in the ninth inning. They finished the game with four home runs and 14 hits.

Then along came Saturday night and Oakland’s bats went ice cold losing 3-0 only managing two hits in the entire game. In Sunday’s game, A’s starting pitcher Luis Medina went six innings, allowing four hits and a run. It was McFarland the A’s reliever who ran into trouble giving up three runs in the seventh inning in the four run loss for Oakland.

After another disappointing series, the A’s will now head back to Oakland for a series with the Anaheim Angels. The last time these two teams met back on June 24-26 the Angels swept Oakland. This three game series is set to get underway Tuesday with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM. RHP Mitch Spence will take the mound for the A’s with a 4-4, 4.35 ERA. Starting pitcher for the Angels RHP Jorge Soriano (4-5, ERA 3.48).

A’s Offense Falters Losing to Diamondbacks In Shutout 3-0

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Oakland A’s first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (left) dives towards first base to beat the Arizona Diamondback runner Corbin Carroll (7) to first base in the bottom of the seventh inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sat Jun 29, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

After an impressive offensive display in last night’s game, the Oakland A’s (30-55) offense today was equally unimpressive. They only managed two hits the entire game getting shutout by the Arizona Diamondbacks (39-43) 3-0. The pitching was terrible allowing ten hits and three runs in 3 1/3 innings. They still have the opportunity to win this series if they can get get their bats going in game three.

Game recap: Although the A’s did fall behind early as in Friday night’s game, there was no reason for alarm. This team has proven that they can comeback as they did in last night’s game. The Diamondbacks took a 1-0 lead in the second inning. Ketel Marte singled Eugenio Suarez home for the early lead. With so much game left there was still a lot of baseball to be played. Oakland needed their offense to get this game on track.

Arizona did not back down scoring a run in the third and fourth innings. Jake McCarthy singled Christian Walker home and in the fourth inning Lourdes Jose Gurriel Jr doubled Herrera home and the Diamondbacks had a strangle hold on this game and Oakland could not do much about it.

The A’s bats remained silent through the entire game with only twp hits, one in the first inning and one hit in the seventh inning. It was such a stark contrast from what we saw last night. In game one, they had 14 and in today’s game a complete shutdown with the two hits.

Brent Rooker and Miguel Andujar had a single hit apiece but that was it offensively for Oakland. Friday night seven batters for the A’s were hitting and today only Rooker and Andujar. Consistency has been a real problem for Oakland this season and the game today was no different.

The good news is that the rubber game Sunday is a new start and could very well bring the A’ a series win. A’s pitcher Luis Medina will do his best to make that happen. His win-loss record is not great 1-3 and his ERA is 5.25. Arizona has also struggled on the mound this season. They will send Brandon Pfaadt (3-6, ERA 4.45) to start as they will be looking to take the series as well.

It was not a great outing for Hogan Harris in game two. He only lasted 3 1/3 innings allowing 10 hits and three runs and had only three strikeouts. On the other hand the Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen returned from IR holding the A’s to a single hit in six innings for the 3-0 win. Gallen threw 77 pitches, 50 strikes striking out seven A’s. Ketel Marte had another solid game with three hits which put the stops on a three-game losing streak for Arizona.

Game notes: After a banner night Friday night the A’s took on the Diamondbacks in game two of their series. There was not much that Oakland could not do Friday night in game one from hitting, to defense to pitching; it was magic and the team needed to keep the ball rolling into the second game of the series.

They have suffered setbacks far too often in the past and ended up repeating an old pattern Saturday with no run production and no hitting. Hogan Harris took the mound for the A’s and couldn’t keep this winning streak alive in the loss. The Diamondbacks assigned Gallen who made his first start since May coming off the IL and wound up shutting out the A’s in six innings pitched.

Sunday afternoon, the A’s will be looking to win this series. They will need a lot more then two hits to do it and they will need Luis Medina to set the stage. Medina will be challenged with a very solid and deep Arizona roster. First pitch for game three is scheduled for 1:10 PM.

A’s 11 Game Road Losing Streak Comes to an End Beating Arizona 9-4

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Oakland A’s Zack Gelof (20) is congratulated at the plate by Shea Langeliers (23) after scoring against Arizona Diamondbacks in the top of the third inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Fri Jun 28, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Oakland A’s (29-54) losing streak came to an end beating the Arizona Diamondbacks (39-42) 9-4. The A’s had 14 hits and four home runs in this game. Three of those home runs came in the ninth inning, the first two back to back. JP Sears had a great game on the mound. This was an all-around complete game for the team.

Thursday, Oakland had the day off, a badly needed bit of time off. These guys have been struggling for a long time now in fact the last time they won a road series was back on April 26. This series could be a tough call for the A’s as they take on last seasons’ National League Champions.

Arizona had a very slow start this season and they are still fighting to catch up although they are third in the NL West. Their offense has been solid but they have stumbled considerably on the mound. Friday night the A’s battled and ended their long 11 game road losing streak with a win over the Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix.

Game recap: The Arizona Diamondbacks got this game going early scoring twice in the first inning. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. singled Ketel Marte home for the 1-0 lead. They extended their lead when Randal Grichuk hit a ground rule double and Gurriel scored taking a 2-0 lead and the Arizona offense had not disappointed. Arizona pitcher Slade Cecconi blew right through Oakland in the first two innings.

The Oakland starting lineup got a feel for Arizona pitcher Blade Cecconi in the opening innings and took it to the Diamondbacks in the third inning. Brent Rooker singled Zach Gelof home followed by a single off the bat of Shea Langeliers that drove Miguel Andujar home and this game was tied 2-2. Cecconi got a little shaky walking two runners in the third inning as the A’s had settled in offensively.

Oakland took the lead in the fourth inning. Max Schuemann sacrificed Armando Alvarez home. Schuemann has made great strides making his way from near the bottom of the lineup moving on up. He has been consistent and Alvarez has also made waves. Both of these guys were responsible for giving Oakland a 3-2 lead in the fourth inning.

The Oakland lead was short-lived when the Diamondbacks tied up this game 3-3 in the sixth inning. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had his second hit of the game and it was a hit that left the yard for a solo shot.

After a rough start A’s pitcher JP Sears came alive. He gave up the two runs in the first inning but then it was Sears who was blowing through the Arizona lineup. He would finish going six innings allowing five hits, three runs with six strikeouts. After a fine pitching performance Sears was relieved by Scott Alexander.

The Diamondbacks took back the lead in the bottom of the seventh inning 4-3. Ketel Marte had his second hit of the game, a single that drove Corbin Carroll home. Oakland got out of the inning but with only two innings left in the game they had some work to do trailing by a single run.

Oakland got to work straight away with their first at-bat in the eighth inning. Tyler Soderstrom hit his seventh home run of the season to tie up this game 4-4. The Soderstrom home run was just the beginning for the A’s. They took the lead 5-4 when Zach Gelof tripled and Armando Alvarez scored. Oakland finished off the inning on a Max Schuemann single that drove Zach Gelof home giving the A’s a 6-4 lead.

A Brandon Hughes pitch right down the middle sailed out of the yard off the bat of Brent Rooker for the A’s first home run of the ninth inning. Oakland would hit a second home run in the same inning; this one from Shea Langeliers in back to back homers and an 8-4 lead.

There was no quitting for these guys as they hit their third home run of the inning, this one courtesy of Daz Cameron extending their lead to 9-4. Oakland had four home runs in this game and they also had 14 hits in a highly productive offensive effort.

It was “Miller Time” as pitcher Mason Miller came in to close out this game. He struck out the first two batters he faced. The reaper secured the win 9-4 in a three up, three out ninth inning. The Athletic drought had come to an end.

Game notes: Friday night the A’s went into Phoenix with a single purpose in mind: to end an 11-game road losing streak. The A’s took on the Diamondbacks after getting swept by the Anaheim Angels earlier this week dropping their fifth straight game overall.

While manager Mark Kotsay blames the slide on a lot of mental mistakes, it goes deeper than that. The A’s lefty JP Sears made the start. Sears has also been struggling going 0-3 in his first four starts in June with a 9.18 ERA. In his past two starts he did not get past the second inning. His struggles with command are no secret Sears has never faced Arizona in his three-year career. Sears had a much better game than his last three outings going six innings, giving up five hits, three runs , striking out six hitters in the A’s win.

The Diamondbacks came into this game after losing to the Minnesota Twins Thursday 13-6. Arizona started right-hander Slade Cecconi to open the series. Cecconi has never faced Oakland in his two-year career. Cecconi went four innings, giving up five hits, three earned runs, and struck out seven hitters.

Game two in this three game series will be played Saturday with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 PM. Hogan Harris will get the start for Oakland with a 1-1 win/loss record and a 2.72 ERA. The A’s offense will be facing Zac Gallen with a 5-4 win/loss record and a 3.12 ERA.

Oakland A’s Relocation podcast with Jerry Feitelberg: Was raid designed to expedite Mayor Thao out of office before a recall election?

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao addresses the news media at Oakland City Hall on Mon Jun 24, 2024 regarding the raid on her Oakland home last week (photo from yahoo.com news)

On the Oakland A’s Relocation podcast with Jerry Feitelberg:

#1 Jerry, the last thought on Mayor Sheng Thao’s mind right now are the departure of the Oakland A’s who leave for Sacramento after this season. Thao whose home was raided last week has given two press conferences since the raid.

#2 Jerry, Mayor Thao who faces a recall, how much of the reasons for the recall fall on her for losing the Oakland A’s besides the high crime, retail and businesses moving out of Oakland, and firing police chief LeRonne Armstrong at the beginning of her term.

#3 The Mayor through media reports has been accused of accepting illegal campaign donations from California Waste Solutions. The FBI confiscated ice chest size cases of documents from Thao’s home there’s always a chance they could find a document that ties her to accepting illegal campaign contributions but on the other hand it could amount to nothing. The Mayor has insisted that this is a waste of time and she said she did nothing wrong.

#4 On the surface of it with the recall and the state of the City of Oakland is this raid a further push to make the Mayor look bad and it would actually help push her out of office?

#5 Jerry, the Oakland Ballers the Pioneer Minor League team who before their season started wanted to play just one game at the Oakland Coliseum on Sat Jun 29th for a special game. The Ballers sent out a press release on Thursday saying the A’s shot down that idea of using the Coliseum because there is a clause in the contract that the A’s have say so who they share the Coliseum with. The Ballers will not be permitted to play that one game there. Some say it might be an embarrassment to the A’s if the Ballers were to get over 25,000 fans to show up which is a lot more the A’s have drawn for a single game all season.

Jerry Feitelberg filled in for Daniel Dullum for the Oakland A’s Relocation podcasts heard each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Oakland A’s podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson: A’s have given up 30 runs in the last five games; Hope to stop the skid tonight in Arizona

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Oakland A’s pitcher JP Sears seen here throwing against the Houston Astros on Sat May 25, 2024 struggled in his last outing against the Minnesota Twins giving up eight runs on Sat Jun 22, 2024. Sears starts Fri Jun 28, 2024 in Arizona in an effort to get back on track. (AP News photo)

On the Oakland A’s podcast with Jeremiah:

#1 Jeremiah, for A’s manager Mark Kotsay the struggles continue as the A’s lost their fifth straight game on Wednesday in Anaheim.

#2 The pitching has struggled in the last five games the A’s have given up 30 runs that’s six runs allowed. Once again Kotsay is trying work with the pitching staff. It’s critical that the A’s work on keeping the run production down its one of the reasons why the A’s are on this skid.

#3 Of the 14 runs the A’s pitching have given up have come from two pitchers JP Sears (8) and Mitch Spence (6). The rest of the starters have also struggled to keep the A’s in games.

#4 Jeremiah, with the loses it’s kept the A’s from seeing closer Mason Miller to come in and shut down their opponents. So when Miller does get a chance he could be cold or his timing off because he hasn’t seen action in awhile.

#5 Tonight the A’s will start JP Sears (4-7, ERA 5.04) he’ll face the Arizona Diamondbacks Slade Cecconi (2-6, ERA 5.74) at Chase Field in Phoenix. First pitch 6:40pm PT. After having Thursday off could that help get the A’s get back on track and give them a chance to end the 5 game skid tonight?

Join Jeremiah each Friday for the A’s podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Oakland A’s podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson: A’s hope to end 5 game skid in Arizona Friday at Chase Field

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Oakland A’s reliever TJ McFarland deals to the Los Angeles Angels in the top of the sixth inning at the Big A in Anaheim on Wed Jun 26, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the A’s podcast with Jeremiah:

#1 Oakland A’s starter Joey Estes pitched shutout ball against the Los Angeles Angels until the bottom of the sixth inning where the Angels scored five times in the bottom of the sixth inning taking a 5-1 lead.

#2 Estes was lifted by manager Mark Kotsay in the bottom of the sixth inning after pitching 5.2 innings, giving up three hits and two earned runs. He was finesse until he got into that sixth inning jam.

#3 The Angels Zack Neto belted a three run double that broke a 1-1 tie in the sixth and with a five run rally in the sixth the A’s chances to turn it back were dim and they wound up taking their fifth straight loss.

#4 Strange play Jeremiah, Max Schuemann hit a double and the A’s baserunner Kyle McCann missed touching home plate and turned around and ran into teammate Armando Alvarez at the plate and it was too late McCann was out.

#5 The A’s head to Arizona to open a three game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. A’s will start JP Sears (4-7, ERA 5.04) the Diamondbacks have not announced a starter as of Wednesday night. First pitch 6:40pm PT.

Jeremiah filled in for Jerry Feitelberg each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

A’s Get Swept In Ugly Series With Angels 5-2; Oakland has lost 5 games in a row

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Oakland A’s pitcher Joey Estes leaves the pitchers mound in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at the Big A in Anaheim on Wed Jun 26, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

It was not the Oakland A’s (29-54) finest hour as they got swept by the Los Angeles Angels (33-46) losing game three 5-2. Much like the game on Tuesday, the Angels had a blow-out inning in game three, the fourth inning, where they scored five runs. The A’s were faced with playing from behind and could not generate the offense needed to even threaten to make a dent.

The only bright spots in this game for the A’s was the great inning from Mason Miller in the eighth inning. Armando Alvarez had another nice game with one run and one hit in his second big league game.

As in Tuesday’s game, the A’s got the first lead of the game 1-0. Max Schuemann doubled driving Armando Alvarez home.

The Oakland lead was short-lived when the Angels blew up the sixth inning to the tune of five runs taking a 5-1 lead. Tuesday it was the fourth inning and in today’s game, the sixth inning turned this game around for the Angels.

To start the inning Joe Estes allowed a single, a couple of walks and then Mickey Moniak was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and Luis Rengifo scored to tie up this game 1-1. Zach Neto came to the plate and doubled three runners home; Willie Calhoun, Mickey Moniak and Luis Guillorme all scored giving the Angels a 4-1 lead.

That was it for Oakland pitcher Joey Estes who was relieved by Austin Adams. The Angels finished up the inning with another run when Matt Thaiss doubled Zach Neto home extending their lead to 5-1.

Joey Estes went 5 2/3 innings finishing the game with three hits, two runs, two walks and eight strikeouts. The Angels pitcher Roansy Contreras only pitched three innings allowing four hits, one run, two walks and two strikeouts.

Neither team would score again until the ninth inning when the A’s scored one run, too little, too late and the Angels had another sweep under their belt winning this in a three game . Mason Miller pitched the eighth inning back in great form recording two strikeouts, a pop out and an infield single dismissing the Angels in the inning.

Another bright spot for the A’s was again Armando Alvarez who had one run and one hit in his second major league appearance. That final run was the result of a Max Schuemann sacrifice and Armando Alvarez scored for that final run for the A’s.

Game notes: The A’s swept the Angels 5-2 on Wednesday extending Oakland’s loss streak to five games. It has been a miserable season for Oakland in 2024 and it just seems like it has snowballed lately. They just can’t get anything consistently going offensively or on the mound. In Wednesday’s game Estes pitched 5.2 innings, giving up three hits and two runs. For the Angels starter Contreras pitched three innings giving up one hit and one earned run.

After another disappointing series, the A’s will travel to Arizona for a three-game series with the Diamondbacks at Chase Field. They will be off Thursday. J.P. Sears will be on the mound for Oakland to start this series with a 4-7 win/loss record, ERA 4.07. At the time of this post the starting pitcher for Arizona is undecided. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 6:40 PM.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary:2024 The Final Season of the A’s at the Coliseum (PART VI) No-No’s and Perfecto’s

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Oakland A’s pitcher Jim Catfish Hunter pitches the 10th MLB perfect game in 1968 at the Oakland Coliseum (Mercury News file photo)

2024: The Final Season of the A’s at the Coliseum (PART VI) No-No’s and Perfecto’s

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

We continue to reminisce about all the great moments that have taken place for the Oakland A’s at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during this final season for the team in Oakland. Since the Oakland A’s first game in 1968 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, there have been a total of twelve (12) no-hitters at the site currently called Rickey Henderson Field, and seven (7) of those twelve (12) have been by Oakland A’s pitchers, including one combined no-hitter. 1968.

Jim”Catfish” Hunter (Perfecto) on May 8, 1968. A’s 4 Minnesota 0. Attendance: 6,298 Time: 2:28 1970. Vida Blue. September 21, 1970. A’s 6 Minnesota 0. Attendance: 4,284 Time: 2:21 1975. Vida Blue (5 Inn) September 28, 1975. A’s 5 Minnesota 0. Attendance: 22,131 Time: 1:59 Glenn Abbott (1 INN) Paul Lindblad (1 INN) Rollie Fingers (2 INN) (Combined no-no on the last day of the season) 1983.

Mike Warren, at 22 years of age, threw a no-hitter vs Detroit Tigers on September 29, 1983. Nine innings, zero hits, zero runs, walked three and struck out five. As no-hitters usually go, it was also a quick game (before the clock era) of 2 hours and 20 minutes and a small crowd of 9,058 2010.

Dallas Braden’s (Perfecto) occurred on May 9, 2010, on Mother’s Day. He made 109 pitches to retire all 27 batters and struck out 6. in a 2-hour and 7-minute game in front of 12,228 fans at the Coliseum. 2018. Sean Manaea pitched a no-hitter over a sizzling Red Sox team that came into Oakland with an 8-game winning streak.

A’s 3 Boston 0. In front of 25,746 fans during a 2-hour and 15-minute game. 2019. Mike Fiers threw a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds. A 2-0 final in front of 11,794 at the Coliseum, lasting 2 hours 25 minutes. (Four years earlier, Fiers also threw a no-hitter with the Houston Astros on August 21, 2015, against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

However, Fiers is mainly remembered in baseball history for blowing the whistle about the Houston Astros who allegedly engaged in sign-stealing methods in 2017, the year the Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers to win their franchise’s first World Series.

Note: Johnny Vander Meer of the Cincinnati Reds threw consecutive no-hitters against the Boston Bees (now the Atlanta Braves) and the Brooklyn (now Los Angeles) Dodgers. In 1938, Cincinnati pitcher Johnny Vander Meer pitched back-to-back no-hitters on June 11 and 15. One record that might never be broken. What was the quickest MLB game ever played? April 16, 2005. Chicago White Sox 2, Seattle Mariners 1. 1 hour, 39 minutes.

Amaury Pi Gonzalez is the lead play by play voice for the Oakland A’s Spanish radio network at 1010 KIQI San Francisco 990 KATD Pittsburg and does News and Commentary at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

A’s Rally In Eighth Inning But Still Come Up Short Against Los Angeles 7-5

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Oakland A’s Brent Rooker is congratulated in the A’s dugout after hitting a solo home run in the top of the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at the Big A in Anaheim on Tue Jun 25, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Oakland A’s (29-52) took the early lead 2-0 but the Los Angeles Angels (31-46) scored five times in the fourth inning setting the tone for the rest of the game. The final was 7-5 in favor of Los Angeles. Armando Alvarez was called up for Oakland and in his first major appearance had an amazing three hits, one run and one RBI. I was truly a memorable game for the kid. He had waited a very long time for this opportunity and he sure took full advantage of it.

Game recap: Oakland took a 2-0 lead in the third inning. JJ Bleday singled but was thrown out trying to reach second base. Armando Alvarez scored on the Bleday single giving the A’s a 1-0 lead.

Alvarez had doubled in the inning his first major league hit so an unforgettable moment for him. In the same inning, Tyler Nevin was hit by a pitch sending Max Schumann home adding another run for the A’s. There were two outs but Oakland had the bases loaded, a great opportunity to extend their lead. Shea Langeliers grounded out for the third out and a missed opportunity for the A’s as we have seen far too often this season.

The Angels made a whole lot of noise in the fourth inning scoring five times taking a 5-2 lead. Logan O’Hoppe singled Taylor Ward home to get the inning started and the Angels were finally on the board 2-1. Anaheim really lowered the hammer when Mickey Moniak slugged a grand slam giving the Angels a 5-2 lead.

Oakland got a little bit going in the fifth inning with a solo home run from Brent Rooker. Still trailing 5-3 the A’s had to put a stop to the offensive production that the Angels brought to this game. Oakland just could not slow the Angels down as they scored a run in the sixth and the seventh innings taking a 7-3 lead late in the game. Jo Adell doubled Mickey Moniak home in the sixth inning and Taylor Ward hit a solo home run in the seventh inning.

Going into the eighth inning, Oakland was running out of innings. The A’s got a leadoff runner to start the eighth inning. Oakland really got something going when Zach Gelof singled followed by an Armando Alvarez single and Shea Langeliers crossed home plate. The A’s had runners at second and third. Lawrence Butler hit a sacrifice and Zach Gelof scored and the A’s had a great rally going with only one out. When the dust had settled, the A’s had scored two runs but still trailed 7-5.

It was an interesting bottom of the eighth inning when the Angels Jo Adell was thrown out for interfering with Zach Gelof while running from first to second base knocking him down. The A’s got out of the inning but could not do anything in the ninth inning and the Angels had won game two of the series 7-5.

Mitch Spence went 5 1/3 innings allowing eight hits and six earned runs with six strikeouts. Anaheim’s Tyler Anderson went five innings with five hits and three earned runs with only two strikeouts. Oakland made a game of it but they could not get the crucial hits when they needed them and came up just short in this game.

A’s notes: The A’s are still in search of the elusive road win and once again failed to get it against the Angels in game two of their series Tuesday night. Mitch Spence the A’s starter got lit up giving up eight hits and six runs. The Angels Tyler Anderson who started went five innings, giving up five hits and three runs and tacked another loss on Oakland’s record. Oakland got beat pretty soundly Monday night, 5-1 and couldn’t level the series.

Oakland will finish up this series Wednesday afternoon with first pitch scheduled for 1:05 PM. Joey Estes will be on the mound for Oakland with a 2-2, 5.53 ERA. Roansy Contreras will start for the Angels with a 1-0, 3.90 ERA.

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A’s Road Loss Record Continues Losing to Angels 5-1

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The Los Angeles Angels Taylor Ward (3) hits a home run in the bottom of the first inning as the Oakland A’s catcher Shea Langeliers (23) watches at the Big A in Anaheim on Mon Jun 24, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Oakland A’s (29-52) have really struggled lately on the road. and Monday night those struggles continued losing to the Anaheim Angels (31-46) 5-1 for their eighth road loss. The struggles that Anaheim starting pitcher Griffin Canning had been having did not materialize and he went seven innings with five hits and the one earned run.

Oakland starting pitcher Luis Medina had a rough start going three innings allowing four hits and three runs. Aaron Brooke relieved Medina in the fourth inning and finished the game.

Game recap: Anaheim took the first lead in the game scoring in the first inning. Oakland pitcher Luis Medina gave up a home run to Taylor Ward. Luis Rengifo was on base after being hit by Medina and the Angels had an early two run lead 2-0. Again Oakland trailed early and would have to play catchup.

In the second inning the A’s got on the board when Tyler Nevi homered to center, a solo shot. This was his fifth home run this season. They still trailed 2-1 but they were still in this game.

Anaheim would begin to distance themselves from the A’s in the third inning scoring twice taking a 4-1 lead. Logan O’Hoppe sacrificed and Rengifro scored. A’s first baseman Tyler Soderstrom committed a fielding error allowing Taylor Ward to score from third base taking a 4-1 Angel lead and Anaheim was off and running up the score.

The Angels would strike again in the sixth inning. Mickey Moniak doubled Zach Neto home for a 5-1 lead and Oakland had a lot of work ahead of them. They had six hits so far in the game but they needed more if they would have any chance to salvage this game. Anaheim was not backing down continuing to hit.

The struggles that Griffin Canning had been experiencing did not show up. He ended up going seven innings allowing five hits, one earned run and five strikeouts collecting the win. Canning had a very strong outing. Oakland’s Luis Medina only lasted three innings before leaving the mound. He allowed four hits, three runs, two walks and two strikeouts. He was relieved by Aaron Brooks in the fourth inning. Brooks finished the game with two hits, one run, two walks and two strikeouts.

Neither team would team would score for the remainder of the game. The Angels had eight hits in the game and the A’s had six. Oakland’s road loss record continued as Anaheim walked away with the win 5-1.

Game notes: After dropping a series to the Twins over the weekend, the A’s traveled south to take on the Anaheim Angels. Oakland has been struggling both at home and on the road and was looking to turn things around. They have struggled at times on the mound, at the plate and defensively. The Angels are playing better ball digging their way out of the basement of the American League West.

In Monday nights game, the A’s started Luis Medina and tried to turn things around but surrendered three hits and three earned runs and for the Angels Griffin Canning in seven innings gave up five hits and one earned run.

Media struggled dropping his record to 0-5 and has lost all his June starts. The A’s continue their skid dropping their sixth straight game and the A’s bats only could produce one run Monday night as their hitting continues to suffer. Oakland could hope to break a horrible road losing streak. The A’s have to start hitting consistently, they have to relinquish they’re single here, single there scenario and start stringing hits together. At times they have really been bullied at the plate. Playing catchup has also been a huge issue.

The A’s will go into game two of this series with Mitch Spence taking the mound with a 4-3, ERA 3.86 ERA. The Angels will be looking to Tyler Anderson for a second win in this series. He has a 6-7, 2.48 ERA. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 6:38 PM.