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San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Warner made the difference with his interception return

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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) returns an interception in first half action at Levi Stadium on Sun Sep 29, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 Dave, San Francisco 49ers Fred Warner returned a interception for a touchdown and quarterback Brock Purdy threw for a touchdown. Warner’s touchdown helped the 49ers in their 30-13 win at Levi Stadium on Sunday.

#2 Dave, after losing two straight games how much does this build confidence for winning in a game like that against the Patriots.

#3 The 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals at Levi Stadium. The Cardinals got a whooping from the Washington Commanders on Sunday 42-14. Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray threw for 142 yard, went 16-22, and threw for one touchdown. Should this be another easy opportunity for the 49ers this Sunday?

David Zizmor does the 49ers podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com.

49ers Take Care of Business Beating Patriots 30-13; Two game skid comes to an end

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New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) is running out of day light and attempts to pass under pressure from the San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa bottom and defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (94) in second half action at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Sep 29, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

After a couple of disappointing losses the San Francisco 49ers (2-2) worked their way through the recent injuries they have suffered beating the New England Patriots (1-3) in week four of the season 30-13 at Levi Stadium.

One of the outstanding players in this game continues to be Jordan Mason who in the absence of Christian McCaffrey has done a bang-up job. He finished this game with 123 rushing yards and 37 receiving yards on two catches.

He continues to impress. There is still no timeline for the return of McCaffrey although he is targeting an early November return after receiving some treatment in Germany that went extremely well.

Game recap: There was a lot of action for San Francisco kicker Jake Moody who scored the only six points of the opening quarter. Those two kicks came at the end of the first quarter. With 2:26 left on the clock, Moody kicked a short 22 yard field goal for the early 3-0 lead. Minutes later he kicked his second of the game, a 26 yard field goal and San Francisco took a 6-0 lead into the second quarter.

The 49ers were looking for some touchdowns as the second quarter got underway and they didn’t have to wait long. A minute into the second quarter Fred Warner returned an interception for San Francisco’s first touchdown of the game.

The extra point was good and the 49ers led 13-0 at 14:01. With 3:11 left in the half, the newly returned George Kittle caught a Brock Purdy pass for 12 yards, the touchdown and San Francisco was on a roll.

The Moody kick was good and the 49ers led 20-0. The Bucs would get on the scoreboard as the clock ran out on the first half. New England’s kicker Joey Slye kicked an amazing 63 yard field goal. The score at the half was 20-3 with San Francisco calling the shots in this game.

The Patriots got a far different start in the second half than the first. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett drove his team downfield in the third quarter culminating with a 5 yard pass to Austin Hooper for the touchdown.

The kick was good and this was a 20-10 game and it was hard not to look back at last week’s game where the 49ers gave up a double-digit lead. Not about to go there this week San Francisco’s next possession was textbook perfect.

Brock Purdy connected with Deebo Samuel for 53 yards down to the New England 17. Purdy followed that up with a short pass to Jordan Mason for 13 yards and Mason would finish up the drive with a four yard romp into the end zone for the touchdown.

Mason has been doing a spectacular job in the absence of Christian McCaffrey. San Francisco had taken a 27-10 lead turning this game back around in favor of the 49ers. The Patriots were unable to move the ball on their next possession and San Francisco had taken back control of this game.

We saw some great play from Brock Purdy in the fourth quarter. A ridiculous throw at 13:26 coupled with an unbelievable catch and the Purdy Jennings connection was working in the final quarter of this game, a pass for 45 yards.

San Francisco drove down to the New England 23 yard line but the Patriots intercepted a Purdy pass intended for Brandon Aiyuk on their own two yard line. New England had a little life and some decent time on the clock.

The 49ers defense had made life pretty miserable for Patriot quarterback Jacoby Brissett registering their fifth sack this one at the hands of Nick Bosa. The life that the Patriots felt after the interception was quickly snuffed out thanks to Bosa and the San Francisco defense.

With 4:58 left in the fourth quarter the 49ers extended their lead to 30-13. Jake Moody kicked his third field goal of the game for 41 yards and he had been perfect all day. The final score was 30-13 and San Francisco celebrated a great game, a great win.

The Niner defense stepped up big, and the offense had a banner day. Brock Purdy finished with 288 yards and a touchdown. Jordan Mason had another amazing game with 123 rushing yards on 24 carries. He also had a couple of catches for 37 yards.

When Christian McCaffrey returns to the field San Francisco could have some of the most dangerous weapons on the ground in the league. The San Francisco receiving core was on point. Jauan Jennings had three catches for 88 yards, Deebo Samuel also three catches for 58 yards, Bandon Aiyuk three catches for 48 yards and George Kittle four catches for 45 yards.

San Francisco now has a 2-2 record after a rough patch. They have worked through it and despite still missing a huge offensive weapon in Christian McCaffrey they are now on track. They did have three fumbles today recovering two of them.

That will not work against an elite team but they got away with it today. The defense finished with six sacks, 66 total tackles 40 of them solo; that’s some great defensive work. They handed the Patriots their third loss of the season.

Game notes: Sunday afternoon, the 49ers defeated the New England Patriots at Levi Stadium. After dropping their last two games; last week to the Los Angeles Rams who rallied from a double-digit deficit to win the game 27-24, and the week before that they lost to the Minnesota Vikings 23-17.

The 49ers avoided losing a third game in a row, especially a game that they have no business losing. Yes they have been hampered with injuries but Deebo Samuel and George Kittle are back on the field again for this game.

Next week the 49ers will take on the Arizona Cardinals at Levi Stadium looking for their third win of the season. The Cardinals are struggling with losses to the Bills, the Lions and the Commanders.

Their only win this season was a rout of the Rams in week two 41-10. Cardinal quarterback Kyler Murray has had some disappointing games. Kickoff for this game next Sunday is scheduled for 1:05 PM and can be viewed on FOX TV.

MLB Headline podcast with Bruce Magowan: Giants Farhan admits he mishandled young pitchers; Also a look at 49ers and Raiders

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San Francisco Giants president Farhan Zaidi’s job is reportedly on the rocks. Zaidi admitted that he mishandled the young pitchers on the staff this season (AP file photo)

MLB Headline podcast with Bruce Magowan:

#1 Bruce, talk about San Francisco Giants president Farhan Zaidi where do you see him ending up next season. Zaidi said Sunday that he has regret on how he handled the young pitchers.

#2 Farhan assembled the hiring of manager Bob Melvin and the singing of third baseman Matt Chapman but the Giants couldn’t get tracked and end up missing the post season.

#3 The Giants released during the season Jorge Soler, Luke Jackson, and Thairo Estrada do you think that was a mistake and how did that impact the line up.

#4 The San Francisco 49ers have lost two in a row and need to get back in the win column as they faced the New England Patriots on Sunday.

#5 The Raiders who defeated the Baltimore Ravens two weeks ago on a field goal and last week simply got beat convincingly by the Carolina Panthers and are taking on the Cleveland Browns in Vegas Sunday.

Bruce Magowan writes for the Bay Area Sports Guide and is a podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Will 49ers get NY Giants Darius Slayton in their wide receiver search

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The San Francisco 49ers might be interested in obtaining the services of New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) to replace the injured 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Slayton is listed with a thumb injury for week 4 (file photo New York Times)

On the SF 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 David taking a look at the some of the 49ers injuries we’ll start with running back Christian McCaffrey who is seeing a specialist in Germany for his Achillies tendinitis. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan says that he hopes that it will help seeing the specialist.

#2 The 49ers said they are looking to make a trade to find a replacement for wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Brandon Aiyuk is struggling and with Samuel out the 49ers are looking at making a move for the New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton. Slayton is listed with thumb injury for week 4. The 49ers are prepared to be without Samuel for the future.

#3 David, tight end George Kittle is out with hamstring soreness he sat for last Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Do you see him sitting out for this Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots.

Join David Zizmor for the San Francisco 49ers podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Rams Shock San Francisco In Come From Behind Win 27-24

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Los Angeles Rams kicker Joshua Karty (16) celebrates with teammates after booting 37 yard field goal with two seconds left in the game to lift the Rams to a victory over the San Francisco 49ers at So Fi Stadium in Inglewood on Sun Sep 22, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Los Angeles Rams (1-2) Sunday at So Fi Stadium in the Southland had an awful opening quarter but they continued to plug away through the next three quarters. The San Francisco 49ers (1-2) had a 14-0 lead going into the second quarter.

After the first quarter, the 49ers looked as if they were going to steamroll the Rams with a 14-0 lead. Los Angeles just wouldn’t go away and stole this game from San Francisco in the final minute of the game. Brock Purdy finished with 288 passing yards, 41 rushing and three touchdowns. Jauan Jennings was on fire with 175 receiving yards.

Sunday afternoon an age-old rival welcomed the 49ers to SoFi Stadium the Rams who have really struggled to start the 2024 season with a loss to the Lions in overtime and a crushing loss last week to the Cardinals 41-10.

San Francisco has had their own struggles right now not only losing to the Vikings last week but also the loss of key players Deebo Samuel and George Kittle in that game. Kittle and Samuel joined Christian McCaffrey on the sidelines for Sunday’s game against the Rams.

Despite losing these players, the 49ers had the personnel to win this game especially with all the early struggles Los Angeles has been having but in the end that wasn’t to be.

The 49ers flexed their muscle in the first quarter scoring a touchdown at 11:12 for a 7-0 lead. Purdy connected with Jauan Jennings for 13 yards and the touchdown, The Jake Moody PAT was good and the 49ers had a great start in this game.

They closed out the first quarter with their second touchdown of the day taking a 14-0 lead. Brock Purdy connected with Jennings for a second time in this game for four yards and the six points. Moody kicked his second PAT of the game. Penalties were really hurting the Rams in the opening quarter in a less than impressive start for Los Angeles.

The Rams began to turn this game around in the second quarter. Rams Quarterback Matthew Stafford engineered a great drive downfield as the half began to wind down. He capped off the drive with a 15 yard pass to Kyren Williams who summersaulted his way into the end zone for the Rams first score of the game trailing 14-7. Los Angeles ran off a lot of clock with this 16 play possession.

With under a minute left in the half, San Francisco had an impressive drive underway. Purdy connected with Jennings for 11 yards followed by an 11 yard scramble by Purdy. San Francisco had their eye on a late half field goal when Purdy fumbled the ball, recovered by the Rams.

With 26 seconds left on the clock and three time outs, it was the Rams now looking for a field goal. There would be no field goal to end the first half for either team and the 49ers took a 14-7 lead into the locker room. San Francisco had come into the game guns blazing but the Rams had settled down in the second quarter evening the playing field.

San Francisco would start their first drive of the third quarter inside the Rams ten-yard-line. This was a lengthy drive culminating in a 31 yard Purdy to, who else, Jennings for their third touchdown of the game extending their lead to 21-7.

The Rams struck back scoring a touchdown at 3:53, a three yard Kyren WIliams rush, his second score of the game. The 49ers continued to hang onto the lead 21-14 going into the final quarter.

The 49ers had a 3rd and 1 to start the fourth quarter deep in Los Angeles territory on the Ram 18 yard line. When it looked like the Rams had forced a turnover, a review determined that San Francisco maintained possession of the ball and finished off this lengthy drive with a Jake Moody 26 yard field goal giving the 49ers a 24-14 lead with a lot of time left in the game.

The Rams went crazy offensively with Stafford completing pass after pass, four in total and with a first and goal on the San Francisco 15 Los Angeles was threatening. The 49ers had sacked Stafford pushing him from the eight yard line to the 15.

A touchdown was not in the cards for the Rams but a Joshua Karty 33 Yd Field Goal was successful and San Francisco would be looking to try to drain the clock as well as extending their 24-17 lead.

With three minutes left in the game, San Francisco’s kicker Karty was looking at a 57 yard attempt. The kick failed and Los Angeles had just under three minutes to tie up this game.

A 50 yard connection from Stafford to Tutu Atwell gave the Rams a first and goal at the San Francisco four yard line. It was Kyren Williams up the center for four yards, the extra point was good and we had a tie game at 24 in a crazy turnaround.

The 49ers had 1:51 to get within field goal range and win this game. San Francisco had a rough series unable to get even close to field goal range and had to give up the ball. Los Angeles had 42 seconds left on the clock after Xavier Smith returned the 49er punt to midfield.

The Rams drew a pass interference penalty and Los Angeles was in field goal range on the 49er 25 yard line in a shocking reverse of fortune. Joshua Karty made the 37 yard field Goal giving the Rams their first lead of the game. Los Angeles had not led for 59 minutes of this game but plugged away and came away with the 27-24 win.

San Francisco will be looking to re-group after this loss as they take on the New England Patriots in Santa Clara next Sunday. RIght now the projected date for Deebo Samuels’ return is next Sunday.

George Kittle’s return from a hamstring injury is still unknown. The loss of Samuel, Kittle and McCaffrey had a lot to do with this loss.

Kickoff for the next game Sunday Sep 29th is scheduled for 1:05 PM with the New England Patriots at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara.

Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O: 49ers missing a good number of Pro Bowl players due to injuries; Raiders host struggling Panthers today; plus more news

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San Francisco 49oers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (1) takes a leap against Minnesota Vikings Camryn Bynum (24) and linebacker Ivan Pace (0) on Sun Sep 15, 2024 at US Bank Stadium. Samuel is out with an injury and will miss Sun Sep 22, 2024 in Los Angeles against the Los Angeles Rams. (AP News photo)

On Headlines Sports podcast:

#1 The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings last week and face the Los Angeles Rams today in the Southland. The 49ers have two injuries running back Christian McCaffrey and wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Tight end George Kittle is out with a hamstring injury and Nick Bosa is out for the Rams game as he hurt his rib during practice Thursday or Friday.

#2 The Las Vegas Raiders are coming off an impressive win over the Baltimore Ravens 26-23 in Baltimore. The Raiders tied with the Ravens at 23-23 got a game winning field goal from kicker Daniel Carlson who booted a 38 yard field goal with 27 seconds left for a 26-23 win. The Raiders now face a struggling Carolina Panthers team at Allegiant Stadium today. The Panthers are 0-2 and the Raiders are 1-1. How much do you see home field advantage for the Raiders being a key today?

#3 Charlie these are not your 1959 Go Go Sox as the Chicago White Sox lost their 119th game of the season tying the 2003 Detroit Tigers who finished at 43-119. The Sox need one more loss to tie the all time worse losing record in a season held by the 1962 New York Mets. Can they do it?

#4 The Washington Nationals demoted All Star shortstop CJ Abrams after he stayed out all Friday morning at a Chicago casino. Nats manager Dave Martinez had to bring the bad news to Abrams that he was being demoted because of breaking team curfew. Abrams was the lead off hitter on Friday’s game and went 0-3 with a walk and one strike out. Martinez said he’s a good guy and he’ll work his way back.

#5 Here it is Charlie the final week of the A’s in Oakland and after next Thursday they would have played their last game ever in Oakland. Reality has set in for fans, players, media, A’s front office staff, and employees at the Oakland Coliseum.

Join Charlie O for Headline Sports podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

49ers Offense Stalled By Minnesota Vikings 23-17

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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) breaks up a pass that was intended for San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszcyk (44) in second half action at US Bank Field in Minneapolis on Sun Sep 15, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco 49ers (1-1) came up a touchdown short losing to the Minnesota Vikings (2-0) 23-17 in a game that was not their finest hour. Quarterback Brock Purdy finished with 297 yards, one touchdown and one interception. They did rally in the third quarter but both George Kittle and Nick Bosa were helped off the field during the quarter. They also had three fumbles although two were recovered.

Game recap: The first quarter of this game was all defense. The only scoring in the opening quarter was a Minnesota field goal. Viking kicker Will Reichard kicked a 22 field goal and going into the second quarter Minnesota led 3-0.

The offensive effort got going in earnest in the second quarter by both teams. The Vikings extended their lead five minutes into the quarter when quarterback Sam Darnold connected with Justin Jefferson for 97 yards and the first touchdown of the day. The extra point was good and Minnesota had a 10-0 lead.

The first half was looking like a wash when the 49ers finally scored with 1:53 left on the clock. Quarterback Brock Purdy hit one of his favorite targets George Kittle for seven yards and San Francisco’s first points.

The extra point was good and the 49ers had cut the Minnesota lead to 10-7. The Niners needed to take that score into the locker room at the half but the Vikings drove downfield kicking a second field goal as the clock ran out on the second quarter. A Will Reichard 39 yard field goal gave the Vikings a 13-7 lead at halftime.

Minnesota scored their second touchdown of the day at 6:49 in the third quarter. Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold had his second touchdown of the day, a 10 yard connection with Jalen Nailor extending their lead 20-7.

San Francisco had a hole to dig out of and they did not start making any noise until the fourth quarter. The Minnesota defense was making life miserable for the 49ers so far in this game and San Francisco had a lot of work to do in the fourth quarter.

The Niners did score twice in the fourth quarter but they came up just short. Running back Jordan Mason scored a touchdown at 10:16 rushing for ten yards. Jake Moody kicked a 31 yard field goal with the clock running down and 1:12 left in the game. The Minnesota Vikings had kicked a 27 yard field goal at 3:30. The final was 23-17 in favor of the Vikings. San Francisco had come up a touchdown short against a very tough Vikings team.

San Francisco really struggled in this game. A collection of fumbles (they had 3 but only lost 1) and a Purdy interception didn’t do much for their cause. San Francisco got some exceptional yardage from Purdy with 291 yards, Jordan Mason’s 100 yards and Deebo Samuel’s 110 receiving yards.

George Kittle had 76 receiving yards. Two San Francisco players were helped off the field in the game. George Kittle went to the locker room in the third quarter but does not appear to be hurt suffering from cramps. It snowballed when Nick Bosa was also helped off the field in the same quarter. It was a frustrating game for San Francisco. On paper the stats were positive but on the field it did not translate.

Game notes: Sunday afternoon, the 49ers traveled to Minnesota to take on Vikings at US Bank Stadium. Christian McCaffrey did not take the field in this game missing his second straight game. It was reported that he will miss four games after being put on injured reserve with calf tightness and achilles tendinitis. Last week Jordan Mason had a terrific game rushing for 140 plus yards and replaced McCaffrey in his absence.

Mason has been doing a bang up job and has been a solid addition to the Niners rushing game. U.S. Bank Stadium was rocking in this game and San Francisco was fighting the Vikings with the deafening noise from the 66,741 fans attending the game today.

The 49ers have a lot to digest as they prepare for their game next Sunday in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium against their rivals, the Rams. Los Angeles was getting stomped by the Cardinals in the first half of their game 24-3 but they were on the Arizona three yard line. The Rams would get their get their heads handed to them in a 41-10 victory on Sunday.

The Niners are favored but they will have to deal with the Stafford/Cupp connection. Despite that, San Francisco has all the weapons needed for a win in this game. Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 1:25 PM PT in the Southland.

Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O: Raiders could have their hands full against Ravens; 49ers face ex teammate QB Darnold; plus more news

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is seen here rushing against the Kansas City Chiefs last season on Thu Sep 5, 2023 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Las Vegas Raiders face Jackson and the Raven Sun Sep 15, 2024 in Baltimore in week 2 of the NFL season. (AP photo file)

On Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O:

#1 Tough opener last Sunday for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders had a 7-6 lead over the Los Angeles Chargers but just couldn’t generate enough offense to get some insurance with the Chargers leading 9-7 in the fourth quarter they scored two touchdowns and put the game out of reach winning it 22-10. Can the Raiders regroup their offense and look to quarterback Gardner Minshew to help create some yards and scoring against a tough Baltimore Ravens defense.

#2 The San Francisco 49ers who won their opener last Sunday with authority over the New York Jets 32-19. The Jets quarterback Aaron Rogers could only do so much as the 49ers defense put him on the run all day and 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was mobile throwing for 231 yards. The 49ers are in Minnesota to face former teammate and Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold. Charlie talk about the 49ers in that Jets win last Sunday and will Darnold get enough protection from the 49ers defense today?

#3 The Chicago White Sox are just five games behind tying the 1962 New York Mets who lost 120 games that season a current MLB record. The White Sox on Saturday night ended their seven game losing streak defeating the Oakland A’s 7-6 with the score tied at 6-6 in the bottom of the ninth the Sox Andrew Benintendi hit a walk off home run for the win.

#4 The San Francisco Giants have been shutout for 27 consecutive innings having been shutout in three consecutive games and getting shutout by the San Diego Padres on Saturday night at Oracle Park 8-0. The Padres used three pitchers to combine for the shutout. Padres starter Joe Musgrove was sharp pitching six innings, allow just three hits.

#5 Charlie, wanted to ask you about the 1530 KFBK Sacramento report last Thursday regarding baseball agents Steve Boras saying that the idea of moving the A’s to Sutter Health Field in Sacramento should be rethought because it’s a health and safety issue to have players worth millions of dollars risking injury playing on a artificial surface. Also the facilities at Sutter Health are minor league no matter how much you try to remodel the park in the off season. Boras added that the A’s should go back to the Oakland Coliseum and negotiate with new Coliseum property owner the African American Sports Entertainment Group and get a good deal to stay at the Coliseum. Also the Major League Players Association has not signed off agreeing to play in Sacramento.

Join Charlie O for Headline Sports podcasts Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: 49ers make easy work of Aaron Rogers and Jets; Raiders decision to punt backfires in loss; plus more news

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rogers sits on the Jets bench during Sep 9, 2024 Monday Night Football game at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara (AP News photo)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 The San Francisco 49ers took care of business with a convincing win over Aaron Rogers and the New York Jets. It seems like every player at every position for the 49ers successfully did their job in getting the 32-19 win.

#2 The Las Vegas Raiders lost on what critics say on a decision by Raider head coach Antonio Pierce deciding to punt rather than go for it on fourth and one with just over seven seconds left in the game. Pierce reasoned the defense would their job get the ball to the offense and score which didn’t happen Sunday afternoon.

#3 Turning to baseball, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes had himself a Monday night striking out nine batters over six innings and has a strike out total of 151 which is a franchise record. Skenes 10-2 allowed six hits in the 3-2 win over the Marlins and lowered his ERA to 2.10.

#4 You gotta talk about the near catch that turned out to be a home run when Philadelphia Phillies centerfielder Johan Rojas had the ball in the glove but the ball was jarred loose when Rojas’ arm made contact with the top of the padded fence and went over the fence for a home run.

#5 Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani just might swipe 50 bases for the season yet. Ohtani closed in on 50 stealing his 47th base against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Ohtani was the lead off hitter in the contest who also scored twice and got two hits.

Amaury Pi Gonzalez is the lead play by play voice on the Oakland A’s Spanish radio network at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

49ers Win Season Opener Beating Aaron Rodgers and the Jets 32-19

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rogers (8) drops back against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Mon Sep 9, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

San Francisco 49ers (1-0) started off with some early season jitters but cleaned them up by the second quarter. They beat the New York Jets (0-1) 32-19. Jake Moody kicked six field goals in this game; he was perfect. Jordan Mason tore up the field amassing 147 rushing yards and Brock Purdy finished with 221 yards but no touchdowns.

Game recap: Both teams went three and out on their respective opening drives. The San Francisco front line had their hands full protecting quarterback Brock Purdy. The Jets defense is a good one and Purdy was forced to get the ball out quick. The Niners did not see a whole lot of Purdy in the pre-season which was the case across the league with most of the teams quarterbacks seeing little to no time in those three pre-season contests.

In the Jets second drive, San Francisco’s Fred Warner forced a Jets turnover and the 49ers were back in business. The Niners were not able to move the ball and had to settle for a Jake Moody 46 yard field goal and San Francisco had the early lead 3-0.

Both defensive fronts were doing a bang up job to start. In the Jets third drive Rodgers started to connect with his receivers driving into the red zone. Last season the Jets only had a 35% success rate in the red zone but that all changed Monday night. This fired up Jets team executed a great drive downfield culminating in a touchdown and taking the lead 7-3. Jets Running back Breece Hall rushed for three yards and the score.

The 49ers running back Jordan Mason was having great start and Purdy started connecting with his receivers as the clock began to wind down. As the first quarter came to an end San Francisco had driven into Jets territory starting the second quarter on the Green Bay 29 yard line. The 49ers offense stalled out again on this drive having to settle for another field goal, a 51 yard Jake Moody kick which was good and it was a one point game 7-6 favoring the Jets.

At 6:54 in the second quarter the 49ers overcoming a couple of red zone penalties fought their way into the end zone taking back the lead 13-7. Jordan Mason had scored in the drive but it was called back. San Francisco kept plugging away finally finishing the drive with a two yard Deebo Samuel rush.

As the game progressed, San Francisco had thrown off the opening day jitters and began to dominate the game both offensively and defensively. The Niners front line was doing an exceptional job giving Purdy plenty of time to throw the ball.

As the second quarter came to an end the 49ers extended their lead with a third Jake Moody field goal; this one a 31 yard attempt. He was 3 for 3 and the 49ers took a 16-7 lead into the locker room at the half.

San Francisco had improved with every play since the first snap. At halftime there were already some impressive stats. Jordan Mason had been a force in the first half of the game. He had 11 carries for 74 yards and even turned in a five yard catch.

He did score a touchdown which was called back. Not bad for a guy who was played sparingly last season. He had 40 carries in 17 games for 206 yards and three touchdowns. When you do the math, that comes out to 2.4 carries per game but Monday night he is on course for a 100 yard game in this season opener.

Brock Purdy started really firing on all cylinders finishing the first half with 106 yards. In the second half, San Francisco would be looking to continue dominating this game.

The 49ers continued where they left off in the first half driving downfield on their opening drive of the second half. This time Jordan Mason scored the touchdown on a five yard rush and there would be no penalty to call it back .

San Francisco had taken an impressive lead 23-7. Any worries regarding the absence of Christian McCaffrey were dismissed by Jordan Mason loud and clear. Mid-way through the third quarter, the Niners had a second interception and so far in this game it was all San Francisco.

As the third quarter began to wind down San Francisco had a great drive going but it turned out to be another stalled drive deep in Jet territory having to settle for a fourth field goal. Jake Moody was four for four sending a 53 yard kick through the uprights extending the San Francisco lead 26-7.

With 1:39 left in the third quarter, Aaron Rodgers had a free play and took full advantage of it finding Allen Lazard for 36 yards and the touchdown. The penalty called for defensive offside was declined. The two-point conversion attempt failed and the score was 26-13 in favor of the 49ers. San Francisco would take that lead into the fourth quarter.

San Francisco would tack on a fifth field goal in the fourth quarter, a 23 yard kick followed by a sixth field goal at 4:19 for 42 yards and Jake Moody was six for six tonight. The Jets would score a touchdown with 25 ticks left on the clock.

A second two-point conversion attempt also failed. A 3 yard pass from Tyrod Taylor to Xavier Gipson capped off the evening. The final was 32-19 and San Francisco had eight straight scoring drives in this game.

What a great start for the 49ers. Brock Purdy finished the game going 19 of 29 for 231 yards but no touchdowns. Jordan Mason finished with 28 carries, 147 yards and one touchdown. That is over five yards per carry for Mason.

The Niners had to settle for a few too many field goals kicking six in this game. The good news is that kicker Jake Moody was perfect in this game. The San Francisco front line did a great job protecting Purdy and giving him a lot of time.

It was a disappointing showing for the Jets. So much more was expected with Rodgers leading the team. They had an impressive start but it all went downhill as the game wore on.

Game notes: The San Francisco 49ers on the “big stage” on Monday Night Football took on the Jets and defeated them with authority 32-19. Monday night the 49ers got a good look at all the starters that were not seen in the pre-season and did not see Christian McCaffrey on Monday night. The Niners stopped former Green Bay Packer and now Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The 49ers defense held Rogers to 167 yards.

Next Sunday San Francisco will travel to Minnesota to take on the Vikings who also won their first game of the season. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 AM.