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Rangers Hand A’s 9-3 Loss Despite Barnett’s MLB Debut

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Lawrence Butler #4 of the Athletics is congratulated by Brent Rooker #25 after Butler hit a solo home run against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the third inning at Sutter Health Park on August 30, 2025 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

WEST SACRAMENTO — The A’s and Rangers were back in action on Saturday night in game two of a three-game series.

The A’s lost game two of the series 9-3 against the Rangers at Sutter Health Park.

Mason Barnett started for the beleaguered A’s rotation in what was his MLB debut on Saturday. Barnett, who was drafted in the 2022 First-Year Player Draft by the Royals, spent two plus seasons in the organization before being acquired by the A’s. The A’s acquired Barnett from the Royals in a 2024 trade where the A’s sent Lucas Erceg to the Royals in the deal.

In his minor league career, Barnett is 22-17 with a 4.44 ERA in 78 games in which 72 were starts. Mason was 6-2 with Triple-A Las Vegas this season while pitching to a 6.13 ERA in 25 games.

On Saturday, Barnett pitched well in his debut but the runs began to add up in his outing. Mason gave up eight hits and five runs across four-plus innings of work while walking none and striking out one. The last straw in his outing would be a home run to lead off the fifth inning that prompted Mark Kotsay to go to the bullpen.

Mark Kotsay spoke after the game about the outing from Barnett.

“He attacked the strike zone and he got beat with pitches in the middle of the plate,” Kotsay said. “Early on it looked like the fastball had some life and he was getting some popups, but I think they picked up the release point and stayed on the breaking ball pretty well.”

Mason Barnett, who spoke to the media after the game, reflected on his MLB debut and how it went.

“I was super excited for it for sure,” Barnett said. “Obviously not what I wanted, and at the end of the day we didn’t win and I think that’s the most important. I’ve got to move forward from here and make the adjustments I need to make.”

Barnett continued on what the moment was like for him after years of grinding in the minor leagues.

“I was super excited, super pumped. I was excited to get out there and I feel like after the first inning I kind of settled in a little bit…”

The Bullpen

The A’s bullpen kept the A’s in the game early on Saturday while tossing five productive innings. However, the A’s pen let the game get away from them late.

Hogan Harris relieved Mason Barnett in the game and tossed a scoreless fifth inning, giving up just one hit.

Tyler Ferguson came in to pitch the sixth inning, giving up two hits but managing to escape the inning unscathed.

Sean Newcomb, who the A’s have relied on a lot in recent weeks in high-leverage situations, wasn’t sharp in the seventh inning as he gave up two runs on three hits and was only able to get two outs. Osvaldo Bido came in and got the final out of the seventh before pitching a scoreless eighth, giving up one hit.

Bido ran into trouble in the top of the ninth as he surrendered a two-run homer to allow the Rangers to expand their lead to 9-3. All in, Bido finished with two and a third innings pitched, giving up two runs on three hits in his outing.

The Bats

For the second night in a row, the A’s offense failed to keep pace with their opponent.

The A’s only managed eight hits, three runs, and walked only once against a solid Rangers pitching effort.

The A’s first two runs came in the third inning when Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker hit solo home runs on opposite ends of a Shea Langeliers lineout. It got the A’s on the board and at that time they only trailed 4-2. However, the A’s weren’t able to do much else until late when Carlos Cortes hit an RBI double. That would be all the A’s could muster in their 9-3 defeat at the hands of Bruce Bochy and the Rangers.

Nick Kurtz Injury Update

The A’s announced that the MRI on Nick Kurtz’s right oblique came back clean and he does not have a strain. Mark Kotsay said before Saturday’s game that Kurtz should be back “sooner than later” (according to a tweet from MLB.com writer Martín Gallegos).

Up Next

The A’s will look to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Rangers on Sunday at 1:05 PM PST at Sutter Health Park.

The Rangers are slated to send Jacob deGrom (10-6, 2.79 ERA) to the hill countered by A’s righty J.T. Ginn (2-5, 4.96 ERA).

Rangers Snap A’s Three-Game Winning Streak With 5-2 Victory

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Jeffrey Springs #59 of the Athletics pitches against the Texas Rangers in the top of the first inning at Sutter Health Park on August 29, 2025 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

WEST SACRAMENTO — The A’s winning streak was snapped at three games as they lost game one of a three-game series to the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Friday night.

A’s starter Jeffrey Springs pitched well but not well enough to avoid being the losing pitcher for the game. Springs went five and two-thirds innings, giving up three runs on seven hits in his outing. He also walked two and struck out five in what was a solid body of work overall.

The Bullpen

The A’s bullpen came in and did its part to keep the game close and give the team a chance.

Michael Kelly, the first arm out of the pen for the A’s, allowed two runs on one hit in his two-thirds of an inning of work.

Eduarniel Núñez came in as the second man out of the pen and tossed one and two-thirds innings. Núñez pitched well, giving up only one hit and no runs in his outing while showing good command.

Brady Basso finished off the game for the A’s out of the bullpen, tossing a scoreless ninth inning with his only blemish being a walk.

The Bats

The A’s bats weren’t able to get it done on Friday night as they came up short against the Rangers’ staff.

The A’s scored in the third inning on a two-run double from Brent Rooker that tied the game at two at the time.

However, the A’s wouldn’t score the rest of the way and only managed five total hits in the game, struggling to generate much traffic on the bases.

Nick Kurtz

A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz left Friday’s game with what the club described as “right oblique soreness.”

Afterward, Kurtz said the issue has been bothering him recently and that he felt it more in the second inning. To avoid making it worse, the team pulled him from the game.

Manager Mark Kotsay said Kurtz will be evaluated this weekend. “We’re going to get a look at it tomorrow,” Kotsay said. “But it’s a holiday weekend, so it might be difficult.”

Up Next

The A’s and Rangers will battle again in game two of the series on Saturday at 7 p.m. PST at Sutter Health Park.

Merrill Kelly (10-7, 3.20 ERA) is scheduled to go for the Rangers, and he will be countered by Mason Barnett, who is making his major league debut for the A’s.

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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Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson: Morales was humming for Sacramento in 7-0 shutout

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Sacramento A’s pitcher Luis Morales was dealing in the shutout against the Detroit Tigers at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Wed Aug 27, 2025 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 The Sacramento Athletics got superb pitching from starter Luis Morales who pitched seven innings, allowed two hits, two walks, and seven strike outs to help shutout the Detroit Tigers 7-0 at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento Wednesday night.

#2 The win is a sweep for the A’s in three games over the Tigers 8-3 on Monday, 7-6 on Tuesday and Wednesday night’s sweeper a 7-0 shutout.

#3 The A’s got key hitting in the first inning Tyler Soderstrom scored Nick Kurtz on a base hit to left for a 1-0 lead, in the second Zack Gelof hit a two run home run that put the A’s on top 3-0. Later in the second Brent Rooker hit a sac fly to center that scored Kurtz and it was 4-0 after 1.5 half.

#4 In the fourth the A’s added three more runs before it was over Brett Harris scored on an error as Gelof was safe on a throwing error by Tigers pitcher Casey Mize making it 5-0. In the top of the eighth Gelof doubled to center scoring Harris and JJ Bleday for all the damage and a 7-0 final.

#5 A’s have a day off Thursday before opening the next leg of their homestand against the Texas Rangers Friday. RHP Jack Lieter (8-7 ERA 3.81) will start for the Rangers and the A’s LHP Jefferey Springs (10-8 ERA 4.15). First pitch 7:05pm PT in West Sacramento.

Jeremiah Salmonson does the A’s podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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

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🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

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

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Sacramento A’s game wrap: Sacramento A’s silence Tigers bats in convincing 7-0 shutout win

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Sacramento A’s Zack Gelof runs the bases after hitting a two run home run in the bottom of the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Wed Aug 27, 2025 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s silence Tigers bats in convincing 7-0 shutout win

By Mauricio Segura

The A’s wasted no time setting the tone Tuesday night, jumping on Detroit early and never looking back in a crisp 7-0 victory that showed off both timely hitting and steady pitching. It was one of those nights where everything clicked for the Green and Gold, while the Tigers could never quite find a foothold.

Rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz got the offense rolling in the bottom of the first with a sharp single to left, and the A’s quickly loaded pressure on Casey Mize. Shea Langeliers worked a walk, and after a Brent Rooker strikeout, Tyler Soderstrom delivered a line drive single to left to score Kurtz for the game’s first run. From there, Sacramento was off and running.

Luis Morales, the A’s young starter, made sure Detroit couldn’t answer back. He worked a clean first inning, getting Colt Keith swinging and Gleyber Torres to fly out before snuffing out Kerry Carpenter with a lineout to first. The Tigers went quietly, and the home crowd could already feel a rhythm developing.

That rhythm turned into a drumbeat in the second inning. After JJ Bleday struck out, Brett Harris grounded a single through short, and Zack Gelof followed with a booming homer to left-center, his first of the season, to give the A’s a 3-0 cushion.

Sacramento was not done yet. Kurtz added his second hit of the night, Langeliers doubled to right, and Rooker lofted a sacrifice fly to center to make it 4-0. Mize was clearly on the ropes, and the Tigers were left scrambling.

Detroit’s best chance to strike back came in the top of the second when Spencer Torkelson crushed a triple into the gap, but Morales bore down, striking out Wenceel Pérez and coaxing a lineout from Zach McKinstry to escape unscathed. That was the theme all night: when the Tigers threatened, Sacramento’s pitchers slammed the door.

The A’s padded the lead again in the fourth thanks to a hustle double from Harris and a throwing error from Mize that let Gelof reach safely while Harris crossed the plate. At 5-0, the Tigers’ demeanor and drive sagged, and manager A.J. Hinch had no choice but to turn to his bullpen, summoning Rafael Montero. It did not matter, the hole had already been dug too deep.

Meanwhile, Morales just kept dealing. He scattered a handful of baserunners but never let Detroit string anything together. Every time the Tigers put someone on, he found a way, whether it was freezing Spencer Torkelson with a third strike or jamming Keith into soft contact. By the sixth inning, Detroit had yet to push a man past third base, and Sacramento fans were already thinking about the “zero” glowing on the scoreboard.

The bullpen did not flounder. Justin Sterner entered in the eighth and promptly struck out the side, making the Tigers look overmatched. By then, the A’s offense had tacked on two more runs courtesy of Gelof once again, this time hammering a line-drive double to center that plated JJ Bleday and Harris. It was a fitting cap to Gelof’s night, as he not only went deep but also drove in four runs.

Detroit’s last gasp came in the ninth when Gleyber Torres worked a leadoff walk. Any flicker of hope was stomped out quickly though, as pinch-hitter Jahmai Jones rolled into a double play and Andy Ibáñez grounded out to short to end it. The Tigers had been blanked, and the A’s faithful were treated to a shutout win that checked every box.

Sacramento’s offense was efficient, stringing together 11 hits, including three from Kurtz and a monster performance from Gelof. Harris chipped in with two hits and two runs scored, while Langeliers reached base twice and guided the young arms behind the plate. On the mound, Morales earned the win with six scoreless frames, while Sterner and Brady Basso finished things off without breaking a sweat.

For a team still finding its footing in Sacramento, this was the kind of crisp, no-drama victory. The pitching was airtight, the defense was clean, and the bats came through with power and patience. If the A’s can bottle up this formula, the Green and Gold will make life miserable for plenty of opponents still in the race for post season.

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.

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

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

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

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Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

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Hernaiz’s Walk-Off Walk Lifts A’s Past Tigers 7-6 in 10

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Jacob Wilson #5 of the Athletics trots around the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Detroit Tigers in the bottom of the first inning at Sutter Health Park on August 26, 2025 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

WEST SACRAMENTO — The A’s and Tigers battled in game two of their three-game series on Tuesday night at Sutter Health Park. The A’s defeated the Tigers in an extra-inning walk-off thriller 7-6 in 10 innings.

A’s starter Osvaldo Bido pitched well in the first two innings but got into trouble in the third. Bido gave up all of his runs in the troubled third inning in what was three innings of four-run, three-hit baseball. Bido walked two batters in the game while striking out one Tiger hitter.

The Bullpen

After Bido covered the first three innings as a hybrid opener, Mark Kotsay turned it over to his bullpen for the final seven innings of the game. The bullpen pitched well, holding the Tigers to only two more runs in regulation and a single run in extra innings. 

Justin Sterner relieved Bido and tossed one and two-thirds innings of one-run, one-hit baseball.

Hogan Harris was next out of the pen and pitched a scoreless three outs that took place in the fifth and sixth innings.

Tyler Ferguson closed out the sixth inning and pitched the seventh for the A’s, giving up no runs on two hits.

In the eighth inning, Michael Kelly gave the A’s a scoreless frame while allowing a hit and a walk.

In the ninth and 10th innings, Elvis Alvarado was the guy for Mark Kotsay. Alvarado pitched a spotless ninth inning but ran into trouble in the 10th, giving up the go-ahead run. However, Alvarado pitched well overall, and Eduarniel Núñez got the final out of the 10th to keep the A’s within one.

The Bats

The A’s runs came early in the first and third innings of the game.

Jacob Wilson got the A’s on the board with a three-run shot in the bottom of the first inning to set the tone for the A’s.

The A’s kept the bats going in the third inning when they added two more runs on a Tyler Soderstrom RBI single and a Jacob Wilson RBI groundout.

However, the A’s wouldn’t score again until the bottom of the 10th inning.

Tyler Soderstrom singled home the designated runner, Brent Rooker, from second base to tie the game up at six in the 10th inning.

The A’s would then win the game on a bases-loaded walk from Darrel Hernaiz to secure the 7-6 victory.

Up Next

With the series win secured on Tuesday, the A’s improved to 62-72.

On Wednesday, the Tigers will send Casey Mize (12-4, 3.68 ERA) to the hill as the A’s counter with Luis Morales (1-0, 1.72 ERA) in the final game of the series.

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. 

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Raleigh setting records joins Mantle for most HRs by a switch hitter in a season; Cards Contreas ejected in wild argument; plus more news

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St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Willson Contreras (40) is held back by manager Oliver Marmol (37) after he was ejected by umpire Derek Thomas (53) during the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium Mon Aug 25, 2025.Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Seattle Mariner catcher Cal Raleigh is setting records on Monday night he belted his 50th home run of the season against the San Diego Padres at T Mobile Field in Seattle. Raleigh has the most home runs hit by a catcher in a single season. Raleigh also joins Mickey Mantle as two of the only switch hitters to hit 50 or more home runs in season. Mantle hit 52 1956 and 54 1961.

#2 It was a wild argument by St Louis Cardinals designated hitter Wilson Contreas who was called out on a third strike that was inside the lower part of the imaginary box. Cards manager Oliver Marmol was also thrown out but had to restrain Contreras who almost made contact with plate umpire Derek Thomas and Contreas threw his bat at Cards hitting coach Brant Brown which was intended for the umpire. Umpire crew chief Jordan Baker said that Contreras was saying vulgar stuff to Thomas and that’s why he was tossed.

#3 After having quadruple bypass heart surgery Los Angeles manager Ron Washington said on Monday night that he feels great and said he was looking forward to recovering in New Orleans where he lives. Washington who was known to be a long time smoker and since quit said that doctors told him he could start doing light work in about eight weeks. Washington rejoined the Angels in Arlington to be with the team but he wasn’t there to work but to have fun with the guys.

#4 For the third straight game the Cleveland Guardians were shutout this time by the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night 9-0. The Guardians had not been shutout in three straight games since the 1991 season. “Everyone’s frustrated,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. “We need to hit. We need to score more runs. We need to get things going on offense, and we’re all aware of it. We’re all working through it, and it’s going to take all of us individually doing our best.”

 #5 The Sacramento A’s continue to roll winning their seventh in their last ten games this time at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night 8-3. The A’s win puts them just two games out of climbing out of the AL West cellar for a tie with the fourth place Angels.

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Langeliers’ Grand Slam Lifts A’s Past Tigers 8-3

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Shea Langeliers #23 of the Athletics hits a grand slam home run off of Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park on August 25, 2025 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

WEST SACRAMENTO — It was a tale of two games at Sutter Health Park as the A’s defeated the Tigers in an 8-3 thriller on Monday night.

A’s starter J.T. Ginn and Tigers starter Tarik Skubal, an AL Cy Young favorite, engaged in a full-on pitchers’ duel in West Sacramento. Ginn, whose last home start didn’t go well and who refused to speak to the media afterward, was spinning a gem through five innings of shutout baseball with eight strikeouts.

On the flip side, Tarik Skubal was matching Ginn and setting a pace of his own with nine strikeouts through five innings.

The game totally shifted in the sixth and seventh innings as the offense started going for both teams. The Tigers scored three runs in the sixth inning, and the A’s scored five on Tarik Skubal and the Tigers in the seventh inning. From that point, the A’s took off and didn’t look back against the Tigers.

All in, A’s starter J.T. Ginn tossed five and a third innings of three-run baseball while giving up seven hits. Ginn added eight strikeouts in the game while only walking one.

The Bats

The A’s bats were quiet for the better part of the game against Skubal. Yet, they caught fire and never looked back in the sixth inning.

Jacob Wilson got the A’s on the board with an RBI groundout in the sixth inning. It was a big answer for the A’s after giving up three runs in the top half of the inning, and it pulled them to within two runs of the Tigers as the game was 3-1 at the time.

Then came the seventh inning.

Colby Thomas got the A’s their second run in the seventh inning with a solo home run to set the tone in the inning.

After the Thomas homer, three Athletics reached base to set the table for Shea Langeliers. Langeliers did not disappoint, launching a 2-1 fastball from Tarik Skubal an estimated 450 feet into the Sacramento night. Shea’s bomb put the A’s up 6-3 and in control of the game.

The A’s would add two more runs in the eighth inning as Nick Kurtz came off the bench and clubbed a pinch-hit homer to left field and gave the A’s the 8-3 lead.

The Bullpen

The A’s bullpen was lights out once again on Monday, allowing zero runs across three and two-thirds innings of work.

Sean Newcomb pitched one and a third innings of work, giving up a couple of hits but no runs.

Michael Kelly relieved Newcomb and also delivered a scoreless one and a third innings of work.

Elvis Alvarado, who many view as the A’s potential closer of the future, tossed a perfect ninth inning to seal the deal for the A’s.

Up Next

The A’s are now 61-72 after defeating the Tigers on Monday night.

The A’s will look to win the series as they take on the Tigers on Tuesday in game two of their three-game series. Osvaldo Bido (2-4, 5.37 ERA) is slated to go for the A’s as the Tigers plan to counter with Charlie Morton (9-10, 5.09 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.

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Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

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Sacramento A’s podcast Barbara Mason: A’s get beat like a drum in Seattle 11-4; Sac opens three game set with Detroit Monday night at Sutter Health

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Sacramento A’s pitcher JT Ginn looks to the sky after being relieved in the top of the sixth inning against the New York Mets on Sat Apr 12, 2025 at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Ginn will be the starter against the Detroit Tigers on Mon Aug 25, 2025 at Sutter Health to open the three game series.

Sacramento A’s podcast Barbara Mason:

#1 Seattle Mariners Cal Raleigh slugged his 48th and 49th home runs against the Sacramento A’s which leads the Majors. Raleigh set a single season record for catchers with home runs.

#2 The M’s crushed the A’s 11-4 on Sunday and got plenty of offense against A’s pitching scoring twice in the first, three runs in the second inning, and six runs in the third inning that’s all the damage that Seattle needed to win the ball game.

#3 Raleigh who bats from both sides clouted both of his home runs in the first and second innings off A’s left hand pitcher Jacob Lopez giving the M’s a 5-1 lead.

#4 Despite Sunday’s loss the A’s finished 6-7 in Seattle against a very difficult and very challenging M’s team. When these teams met this season neither club never gave up.

#5 The A’s return to Sacramento to host the Detroit Tigers on Monday night at Sutter Health Park. Starting pitchers for the Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal whose having a Cy Young type year (11-3 ERA 2.32) for the A’s RHP JT Ginn (2-5 ERA 4.95) first pitch at 7:05pm PT.

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

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

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

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

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 Outslugged in Seattle 11-4 as Cal Raleigh Powers Mariners to Victory

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Seattle Mariner Cal Raleigh belts one his two home runs in the bottom of the first inning against the Sacramento A’s at T Mobile Field in Seattle on Sun Aug 24, 2025 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s Outslugged in Seattle 11-4 as Cal Raleigh Powers Mariners to Victory

By Mauricio Segura

The Sacramento A’s bus arrived at T-Mobile Park this morning looking to build momentum, but instead found themselves stuck in a nightmare that started early and never really stopped. The Mariners, fueled by Cal Raleigh’s booming bat and Randy Arozarena’s relentless presence on the bases, pounded the Green and Gold 11-4.

The loss was less a contest than a crash course in how quickly a game can spiral out of control when the opponent smells blood. Things unraveled almost immediately. After Sacramento’s top of the first fizzled with three straight outs, Seattle wasted no time in setting the tone.

Arozarena singled to left, and Raleigh followed with a two-run shot that landed deep in the seats. It was his 48th home run of the season, but he wasn’t done. The Mariners were up 2-0 before many fans had even settled into their seats.

The A’s showed a flicker of life in the second inning when rookie Jacob Wilson lined a solo home run to left. For a moment, it looked like the start of a back-and-forth slugfest. That illusion didn’t last long. Seattle responded immediately in the bottom half with Jorge Polanco drawing a walk and Arozarena ripping a run-scoring double.

Then Raleigh came up again and crushed another homer, his 49th, a two-run shot that pushed the Mariners ahead 5-1. Just like that, any sense of balance disappeared.

The bottom of the third cemented the rout. Sacramento starter Jacob Lopez, already shaky, walked Mitch Garver to open the frame and surrendered a single to Polanco. J.P. Crawford added another free pass to load the bases.

Victor Robles then drove in two with a sharp single, and the Mariners smelt blood. The Athletics turned to Eduarniel Núñez out of the bullpen, but he hit Arozarena with a pitch to reload the bases and extend the misery.

Raleigh, mercifully, struck out, but Julio Rodríguez picked him up with a two-run single. Josh Naylor delivered the knockout punch of the inning with a two-run double, stretching the Mariners’ lead to 11-1.

It wasn’t just that the Mariners scored, it was how they scored, aggressive baserunning, clutch hits, and walks that piled up as Sacramento’s pitchers struggled to find the strike zone. By the end of the third, the game was functionally over.

Sacramento’s offense, meanwhile, was almost invisible. Strikeouts came in waves, with Shea Langeliers, Tyler Soderstrom, and Darell Hernaiz combining for ten on the afternoon. Brent Rooker, the team’s most consistent power threat this year, went hitless with a pair of strikeouts.

The A’s lineup often looked overmatched by Mariners starter Logan Gilbert, who racked up nine strikeouts over six innings and allowed just one earned run, the Wilson homer in the second.

The only offensive spark came late, long after the Mariners had eased off the gas. In the seventh, Sacramento managed to string together a mini-rally when Wilson singled and JJ Bleday followed with another knock.

Willie MacIver drove in a run with a base hit, and after a hit-by-pitch brought in another, the A’s trimmed the deficit slightly. A Jacob Wilson RBI groundout in the eighth brought the final tally to 11-4, but by then, Seattle’s bullpen was simply managing traffic rather than facing any real pressure.

Wilson was a rare bright spot, finishing with two hits, including the home run and two RBI. MacIver also added an RBI single, but it was otherwise a quiet day for the Sacramento bats. The team finished with just eight hits compared to Seattle’s 11, and the strikeout total (16 in all) told the real story of how thoroughly the Mariners staff dominated.

Defensively, the A’s settled down after the early barrage, with Joey Estes providing three scoreless innings of relief to stop the bleeding. But by then, the damage had already been inflicted. Sacramento simply couldn’t match Seattle’s offensive firepower, and once Raleigh and Arozarena set the tone, the Mariners never looked back.

The Green and Gold now face the harsh reality of another lopsided loss, part of a season that’s been defined by inconsistency. Young players like Wilson, Butler, and Soderstrom continue to gain experience, but the gulf between rebuilding Sacramento and playoff-bound Seattle was on full display in this matchup.

For the Mariners, it was another showcase of why they’re feared in the American League down the stretch. For Sacramento, it was another reminder of just how long the road back to contention may be.

Starting pitchers for the Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal whose having a Cy Young type year (11-3 ERA 2.32) for the A’s RHP JT Ginn (2-5 ERA 4.95) first pitch at 7:05pm PT.

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.

Sacramento A’s relocation podcast: Badain says Fisher has the money for construction for A’s Las Vegas park

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Sacramento A’s president Mark Badain says that 50 percent of the concrete has been poured into the A’s Las Vegas ballpark foundation and that the contractors will be building upwards sometime very soon (photo from Las Vegas Business Press)

Sacramento A’s relocation podcast:

#1 Sacramento A’s team president Mark Badain announced that the A’s have the funding to cover at least $2 billion for the construction costs for the A’s Vegas ballpark.

#2 A’s owner John Fisher had said before the costs for his share of the construction would run as high as $2 billion. There is no guaranteed maximum price that has been set as of yet.

#3 Badain said at the Las Vegas Stadium Authority that the A’s will have a budget and they will build on it. That Fisher’s word is he will have the financing in place for that dollar amount.

#4 It was also reported that there are at least 200 contractors on site and they are moving ahead with the construction of the stadium. Construction crews are working in the southeast side of Las Vegas Blvd and Tropicana Ave. The crews have been at it since April. Almost 600 pilings are in the ground and there are multiple cranes that are on the site with concrete being poured.

#5 Badain said that 50 percent of the foundational work is done and that later he expects the concrete work to go vertical and that passerby can see the work over the ten foot wall on the 35 acre site that was the former home of the Tropicana Casino and Hotel.

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