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That’s Amaury News and Commentary: The World Cup -World’s Greatest Sporting Event –From My Notebook(1994)

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Univision anchor Tony Lopez (left), Considered the greatest futbol player of all time Pele’ (center), and the author and Univision anchor Amaury Pi Gonzalez (right) (photo from Amaury Pi Gonzalez)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

The World Cup – World’s Greatest Sporting Event From My Notebook

By Amaury Pi-González

The 2026 World Cup in the United States begins this Thursday, June 11, and runs through the final on July 19. This is the largest tournament in FIFA history, with 48 teams across 16 host cities in the US, Canada, and México. I covered the historic first time the FIFA World Cup came to the United States of America. In my opinion, the ’94 US World Cup was crucial in raising interest among Americans in soccer/Fútbol.

It was the introduction to most Americans about why this sport is so popular worldwide. An education, including for me, since I come from a Caribbean country where baseball is the top sport, not fútbol. Cuba qualified only once for a World Cup, in 1938, which took place in France.

The First FIFA World Cup hosted by the United States was in 1994; Brazil won it, defeating Italy 3-2 in a penalty shootout. It was played at nine major stadiums in the United States, including Stanford here in the Bay Area. It was truly a spectacle, covering these athletes from all over the world.

The games I covered were at Stanford: Brazil 2, Russia 0. Brazil 3, Cameroon 0, Colombia 2, Switzerland 0; and Russia 6, Cameroon 1. The World Champion Brazil team stayed at the Villa Feliz Lodge in Los Altos, about 10 miles from downtown San José, where I also covered the celebration after they won the Cup.

Great players like Romario, Bebeto, and the great coach Bora Milutinovic were all gracious and joyful about the event. The matches for Brazil were held at Stanford Stadium, about 20 miles from San José. Telemundo CH 48, the main Bay Area station, is also located in San Jose.

I had the most fun I have ever had at this sporting event. Numerous people I met inside and outside the media from different countries and nationalities, all focused on their countries and fútbol; there is nothing really like it. At the time Telemundo was a smaller network, today it is part of NBC Universal.

However, we did have all the ‘state-of-the-art’ equipment necessary for a worldwide event. My good friend and producer Mauricio Quijano, who is Colombian and also speaks Portuguese, Spanish, and English, introduced me to the staff of the famous Globo TV of Brazil.

We went inside their remote truck, an incredible operation, because for Brazil their Fúbol is more like…well, a religion, not only a sport. Highlights of the many ‘Live Shots’ for news in the afternoon, late night with packages and interviews, plus the games highlights coverage, interviews with players and fans from all over the world, plus the pre and post games, were when FIFA brought to this World Cup the one and only Edson Arantes Do Nascimento, better known around the world as Pelé.

He was wearing a very sharp blazer with a Mastercard monogram, his sponsor as the official Worldwide Ambassador of Fútbol. My good friend Tony López, Sports Anchor for Univisión, and I, similar for Telemundo, each conducted an exclusive interview (one-on-one) with Pelé, who spoke Portuguese, English, and Spanish fluently. I remember (who passed in 2022) told me, “In 20 years, Fútbol will be a very popular sport in the United States,” and he was right.

Tony López and I always reminisce about those years, days when non-Hispanics would call our stations to ask about the scores of the Latin American and European Fútbol Leagues, which were NEVER GIVEN by the regular local ABC, CBS, and NBC in the United States, but we would always include them in our sports segments. Pelé was for Fútbol what Muhammad Ali was for boxing. A world personality that transcends sports, in many countries, even more famous than the Kings, Queens, or even Presidents.

San Francisco Giants podcast Marko Ukalovic: Giants open up three game set with Nationals at Oracle Park Monday night

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San Francisco Giants Rafeal Devers (right) scores on a Jung Hoo Lee single in the top of the first inning as the Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (left) looks on at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sun Jun 7, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 How important was the pitching matchup between the San Francisco Giants Trevor McDonald and the Chicago Cubs Jameson Taillon in determining the outcome of the game?

#2 After splitting the first two games of the series, which team had more momentum entering the Sunday night rubber match at Wrigley Field?

#3 Which player was most likely to provide the game’s biggest offensive impact, and why?

#4 Consider recent performances from players such as the Giants Matt Chapman or the Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong. How did playing on national television as part of Sunday Night Baseball affect the atmosphere and pressure for both teams?

#5 Giants open a three game series against the Washington Nationals Monday night at Oracle Park. Nats have been getting some good offense but struggling a bit on the pitching how do you see this series.

Marko Ukalovic does the San Francisco Giants podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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Las Vegas A’s podcast Barbara Mason: A’s to face Brewers and Rockies in Las Vegas starting Monday night

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Las Vegas A’s starter Gage Jump was dealing against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Sun Jun 7, 2026 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas A’s podcast Barbara Mason:

#1 Las Vegas A’s leadoff hitter and first baseman Nick Kurtz had an afternoon against the Houston Astros with home run and two RBIs.

#2 How did A’s rookie left-hander Gage Jump pitched in the A’s 5-0 shutout going 6.1 allowing three hits, three walks, and three strikeouts.

#3 Astros starter Mike Burrows went five innings allowing eight hits and four runs got into trouble in third inning allowing three runs.

#4 The Astros were shut out despite playing at home. Which aspects of Houston’s offense struggled most in this matchup?

#5 The A’s head to Las Vegas to play in their triple A affiliate minor league park home of the Las Vegas Aviators. The A’s will play host to the Milwaukee Brewers the first of six games for the A’s in Vegas. It’ll be a warm temps will get into the 90s and later in the week 100s. Talk about how special it will be for the A’s to play in front of their future fans.

Barbara Mason does the A’s podcasts each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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Sacramento A’s game wrap: Jump Gives A’s Their Getaway Gift with 5-0 shutout over Astros; A’s open up homestand in Vegas Monday

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Sacramento A’s Nick Kurtz (right) celebrates his two run home run with third base coach Bobby Crosby (left) against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Field in Houston Sun Jun 7, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Maurcio Segura

The Sacramento Athletics needed a reset button, a deep breath, and maybe somebody to hide Houston’s bats for a few hours. To the A’s fans relief, Gage Jump handled all three.

After getting dismantled the day before, the Green and Gold turned the final game of the series into a much different kind of afternoon, beating the Astros 5-0 Sunday behind 6 1/3 scoreless innings from their rookie left-hander and a pair of big swings from Nick Kurtz and Brent Rooker.

Jump was making only his third major league start, but he did not pitch like a kid borrowing the keys. Houston put two runners on in the first when Yordan Alvarez singled and Christian Walker reached on Zack Gelof’s throwing error, but Gelof helped erase the mistake almost immediately. Isaac Paredes bounced into a 5-4-3 double play, and Jump escaped before the inning could turn crooked.

That early twin killing set the tone. The Astros would get traffic here and there, but never enough to make the Athletics sweat through their lineup. Jump gave up a single to Nick Allen in the third, then watched another double play wipe out the threat. Alvarez later drew a base on balls and moved to second on a wild pitch, but Walker grounded out to end it.

The A’s offense took its first real bite in the third. Alika Williams singled to left, and Kurtz followed by sending a line drive over the wall in right-center. For Kurtz, it continued a special connection with Houston pitching. He entered the day with a career .421 average against the Astros, along with nine home runs and 18 RBI in 15 games, and then added another blast to the pile. Houston probably would not mind if he misplaced his bat whenever these clubs meet.

Shea Langeliers kept the inning going with a single, stole second, and scored when Rooker ripped a double to left. That made it 3-0, and it gave Jump something more comfortable than a one-run cushion.

The Athletics added another run in the fourth without needing a hit after Gelof doubled to left. With two outs, Kurtz reached when Jeremy Peña mishandled a grounder, allowing Gelof to score. Kurtz then stole second, a small detail in the box score but a useful reminder that he is more than a first baseman with power. The A’s did not cash in further, but the lead had grown to four.

Rooker then supplied the final run in the fifth, lifting a solo homer to left-center off Mike Burrows. The blast was Rooker’s second major blow of the game after his RBI double and gave the Athletics a 5-0 lead. Burrows lasted five innings, and the damage against him was direct enough to tell the story: Kurtz with the two-run homer, Rooker with the double, Rooker again with the homer.

Meanwhile, Jump kept working. Cam Smith drew a base on balls in the second, Alvarez did the same in the third, and Smith singled in the seventh. Jake Meyers followed with another base on balls, finally ending Jump’s outing after 6 1/3 innings. Justin Sterner entered and protected the lead, striking out Christian Vázquez before LaMonte Wade Jr. lined out to Lawrence Butler in right.

From there, the bullpen finished the job with little drama. Mark Leiter Jr., who had already been riding the best scoreless run of his career, handled the eighth by striking out Jose Altuve and Peña before retiring Alvarez on a grounder. Hogan Harris took the ninth, and after Smith’s two-out single, Meyers popped up to Williams to end it.

For an Athletics team that had been fighting uneven starting pitching over the last few outings, Jump’s performance mattered beyond the standings. He had earned his first major league win in his previous start by holding the Cubs to one run over seven innings. Against Houston, he backed it up. That is how a young pitcher begins turning an opportunity into a rotation claim.

The defense helped, too. Gelof made the early error, but his glove was also part of both double plays and several steady throws across the diamond. Williams started the third-inning rally and later sealed the final out. Langeliers added a hit, a stolen base, and a run. Butler had two hits and shifted from center to right after Henry Bolte entered the game.

The Athletics did not bury Houston under a mountain of hits, but a win is a win, and that’s wat the A’s needed leaving Houston.

Game 1 of the next series has the A’s playing home games in Las Vegas with a lefty-on-lefty test, as Jeffrey Springs (3-6, 4.37 ERA, 60 K) faces off against Milwaukee’s Kyle Harrison (7-1, 1.57 ERA, 73 K). First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Pacific Monday night.

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

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⚡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. 

SF Giants game wrap: One Run in the First, One Run in the Tenth = San Francisco Win Over Cubs 2-1, Winning Series

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San Francisco Giants Jung Hoo Lee (right) is congratulated by Luis Arraez (1) in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sun Jun 7, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (27-39) were first up on the scoreboard in the opening inning and did not score again until the tenth inning in game three of their series with the Chicago Cubs (34-32) winning the game 2-1 as well as the series. Matt Chapman had the winning hit in this game.

Game recap: San Francisco was first up on the scoreboard taking a 1-0 lead in the first inning. Rafael Devers walked followed by a couple of singles hit the first single and the Giants had runners at first and second. Chung Hoo Lee hit the second single and Devers scored the first run of the game. Trevor McDonald had a great start sending the Cubs out in order.

Chapman walked to start the second inning and that would be it for Taillon. He was relieved by Javier Assad. Taillon allowed two hits, one run and two walks in his brief one inning appearance. The Giants got oh so close to scoring a second run in the inning but the play at home was challenged by San Francisco and it was confirmed Chapman was out at home.

The Cubs had a huge opportunity in the third inning and they cashed in tying up the game. They hit three singles back-to-back-to-back and Carson Kelly scored. The score remained 1-1 going into the bottom of the eighth inning.

Despite giving up two walks and a triple in the bottom of the fourth inning, Trevor McDonald pitched into the fifth inning. He was relieved in the bottom of the sixth by JT Brubaker. Caleb Kilian would take the mound for the seventh inning. McDonald pitched four innings allowing four hits, one run, three walks and six strikeouts.

The biggest opportunity for the Cubs came in the bottom of the eighth inning. Erik Miller had taken the mound for the Giants. Chicago had runners at first and third with not outs due to a throwing error by Giants pitcher Miller. Alex Bregman lined into a double play and Ian Happ struck out swinging. San Francisco had avoided a disaster and going into the top of the ninth inning the game remaining tied.

The Giants went three and out in the top of the ninth inning. The Cubs would be looking for the walk-off. Keaton Winn came in to try and send this game into extra innings. Seiya Suzuki struck out for the first out.

Nico Hoerner singled and Keaton went to work on Pedro Ramirez walking him. The Cubs had runners at first and second with Carson Kelly at the plate looking for his second hit of the game. Kelly popped out and leadoff batter Pete Crow-Armstrong grounded out for the third out and we had extra innings.

San Francisco broke through in the top of the tenth inning. Chapman singled Jonah Cox home from second and the Giants had taken the lead 2-1. With Chapman at first and only one out San Francisco was looking for more.

Drew Gilbert walked and the Giants had runners on first and second with the top of the batting order Casey Schmitt at the plate. Schmitt grounded into a double play and the game went into the bottom of the tenth.

Dylan Smith relieved Winn on the mound looking to end the game. Michael Conforto struck out for the first out but unfortunately Crow-Armstrong was able to steal third. Michael Busch and Bregman both popped out and the Giants had won the game and the series. San Francisco scored one run in the first and one run in the tenth for the 2-1 win.

Game notes: The Giants took on the Cubs which featured on Sunday Night Baseball at the storied Wrigley Field. The Cubs will gave it another shot against the Giants but lost a one run game. At Wrigley Field last week the Cubs were the Sunday night game of the week on NBC against the Cardinals and it didn’t go so well losing the game 5-1.

Sunday night Chicago will give it a go once again. Friday night the Giants blew out the Cubs to the tune of 18-3. The Giants finished the game with 19 hits and hit seven home runs. That certainly would have been a historic game had it been game three although so very lopsided.

The Cubs won game two, a hard fought victory in ten innings. Sunday the Giants scored once in the first and again in the tenth good enough to get by the Cubs 2-1.

The Giants will now hop on a plane and head back home to San Francisco and try to grab some shut-eye before getting ready for a three-game series with the Washington Nationals Monday night.

First pitch for that game is scheduled for 6:45 PM. Logan Webb will take the mound for the Giants with a 3-4 win/loss record and a 4.25 ERA. The Nationals will start Miles Mikolas who has been struggling with a 1-5 win/loss record and a 6.39 ERA.

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Sacramento A’s podcast Daniel Dullum: Jump to it, A’s get shutout over Astros; Sac to host Milwaukee in Vegas Monday

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Sacramento A’s designated hitter Brent Rooker (25) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the top of the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Field on Sun Jun 7, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Daniel Dullum:

#1 Sacramento A’s leadoff hitter and first baseman Nick Kurtz had an afternoon against the Houston Astros with home run and two RBIs.

#2 How did A’s rookie left-hander Gage Jump pitched in the A’s 5-0 shutout going 6.1 allowing three hits, three walks, and three strikeouts.

#3 Astros starter Mike Burrows went five innings allowing eight hits and four runs got into trouble in third inning allowing three runs.

#4 The Astros were shut out despite playing at home. Which aspects of Houston’s offense struggled most in this matchup?

#5 The A’s head to Las Vegas to play in their triple A affiliate minor league park home of the Las Vegas Aviators. The A’s will play host to the Milwaukee Brewers the first of six games for the A’s in Vegas. It’ll be a warm temps will get into the 90s and later in the week 100s. Talk about how special it will be for the A’s to play in front of their future fans.

Daniel Dullum does the A’s podcasts each Sunday 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

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O: Chapman sets Giants record for most RBIs in a game; Ohtani does it all 6 innings pitched 3-4 at the plate; plus more news

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San Francisco Giants Matt Chapman is all smiles being congratulated after hitting grand slam in the top of the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs on Fri Jun 5, 2026 (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:

#1 San Francisco’s Friday Offensive Explosion
The San Francisco Giants hit seven home runs and scored 18 runs against the Chicago Cubs. What factors contribute most to an offensive breakout of this magnitude, and how sustainable are these performances over a season?

 #2 Shohei Ohtani’s Dominance
Shohei Ohtani continues to excel both as a pitcher and hitter pitching six innings then going 3-4 as the lead off DH on Wed Jun 3. How does his two-way impact compare to the greatest individual seasons in MLB history? 

#3 Nationals Emerging as a Surprise Contender
The Washington Nationals have become one of baseball’s best road teams and rank among the league leaders in scoring. What has been the biggest reason for their success so far this season? 

#4 Yankees–Red Sox Rivalry Renewed
With the New York Yankees dealing with injuries and the Boston Red Sox gaining momentum, how could this series affect the balance of power in the American League East? 

#5 MLB Expansion on the Horizon
Commissioner Rob Manfred indicated that progress on new stadium projects could pave the way for MLB expansion to 32 teams. Which cities would make the strongest candidates for expansion franchises, and why? 

Charlie O does the MLB The Show podcasts Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Belmont Stakes 158th race results: Golden Tempo wins second triple crown race after winning Kentucky Derby

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Jockey Jose Ortiz is fired up after crossing the finish line with Golden Tempo (9) at the 158th Belmont Stakes in Saratoga Springs NY Sat Jun 6, 2026. It was Golden Tempo’s second triple crown win winning the Kentucky Derby May 2, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Jessica Kwong

Golden Tempo closed from the back of the pack once again, surging through the stretch Saturday to win the 158th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course and add a second Triple Crown race victory to an already historic season.

Under jockey Jose Ortiz, the Kentucky Derby winner covered 1 1/4 miles in 2:03.49 over a fast track, overtaking Commandment in the final furlong to capture the final leg of the Triple Crown. Renegade, the race favorite, finished third.

The victory capped another milestone for trainer Cherie DeVaux, who became the first woman to win multiple Triple Crown races after guiding Golden Tempo to victories in both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes. She is the second female trainer to win the Belmont, following Jena Antonucci’s triumph with Arcangelo in 2023.

Golden Tempo broke from the outside post in the nine-horse field and settled at the very rear during the early stages as the leaders set a moderate pace. Ortiz kept the colt relaxed before asking for his run around the far turn. Golden Tempo responded with the same powerful late kick that carried him to victory at Churchill Downs five weeks earlier.

Commandment appeared poised for an upset after taking command entering the stretch, but Golden Tempo steadily reeled him in and drew clear to win by 1 1/4 lengths. Renegade, who went off as the 8-5 betting favorite after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby, could not match the winner’s acceleration and settled for third.

The result further established Golden Tempo as the leading 3-year-old in the country and provided another memorable moment for DeVaux, who was born in Saratoga Springs and celebrated the victory at the historic upstate New York venue.

“He needed to do this to show that he was meant to win the Derby, and that he is a horse that belongs in that conversation of being in the top 3-year-olds,” DeVaux said after the race.

The victory also renewed discussion about the Triple Crown that never materialized. After winning the Kentucky Derby, Golden Tempo skipped the Preakness Stakes to rest, ending any possibility of a sweep of the series. Questions about that decision resurfaced immediately after the Belmont.

Asked whether Golden Tempo might have had a chance to complete the Triple Crown had he run in Baltimore, DeVaux declined to look backward.

“We made our decision, and he won today, and we’re going to be happy about that,” said DeVaux. “It’s not something I want to think about.”

Instead, the focus remained on what Golden Tempo accomplished. The colt became the 13th horse to complete the Kentucky Derby-Belmont Stakes double and delivered another signature moment in a season already filled with them.

For DeVaux, the victory added to a groundbreaking year. Following her historic Kentucky Derby triumph, she spoke about the significance of her accomplishments for women in racing, saying, “I’m glad I can be representative of women everywhere. We can do anything we set our minds to.”

Saturday’s Belmont marked the third and final scheduled running of the race at Saratoga before its planned return to a newly renovated Belmont Park in 2027. The historic venue delivered one last memorable Triple Crown event, highlighted by another dramatic rally from a colt who has made a habit of saving his best for last.

Belmont Stakes 2026 Finishing Order:

1. Golden Tempo
2. Commandment
3. Renegade
4. Chief Wallabee
5. Emerging Market
6. Growth Equity
7. Vitruvian Man
8. Ottinho
9. Powershift

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: The Pride of the Yankees

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Former New York Yankee first baseman Lou Gehrig played in 2,130 consecutive games from Jun 1, 1925 to Apr 30, 1939. Gehrig passes away from ALS at age 37 in 1942. (photo from the Lou Gehrig photo gallery)

The Pride of the Yankees

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

The Pride of the Yankees is the famous nickname given to the great New York Yankees first baseman, Lou Gehrig, by Paul Gallico, a Sportswriter who covered the Yankees in those years. Those who are not well-versed in baseball might remember the classic Academy Award-winning film of the same name. Gallico coined the phrase for the title of his 1942 biographical book.

There was also the “Iron Horse,” another nickname the great Gehrig carried until his untimely death from ALS at the age of 37. According to the ALS Foundation, ALS is a progressive disease in which a person’s brain loses connection with the muscles, slowly taking away their ability to walk, talk, eat, and eventually breathe. Although there is still no cure or treatment that halts progression, new treatments are helping to slow and ease symptoms.

Baseball is well within its rights to hold an annual Lou Gehrig Day on June 2 to honor the legendary New York Yankees first baseman and raise global awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. MLB designates numerous days at ballparks across the country each season:

Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Roberto Clemente Day, the fight for Cancer, and many other special days, like a very fun day and my favorite, Little League Day at the park, with thousands of kids parading in full garb around the field.. But overall, remembering, honoring, and celebrating the game of baseball. This is why we go to the park to watch baseball. That’s it.

In 2025, for the third consecutive year, MLB drew over 71 million fans to its ballparks during the regular season. This trend has not been seen since the 2004 to 2007 seasons. Even with the looming potential lockout by owners this next December, MLB is a healthy sport.

Baseball should always continue to promote the game, its great roots/ history, and its players. I honestly do not believe baseball should celebrate any personal lifestyle, whatever it might happen to be. That is just my opinion. Like, I respect every human being, and of course, I also respect your opinion.

Quote: Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you.” Satchel Paige.

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

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Sacramento A’s game wrap: Astros Turn Rookie Day into Hazing The New Guy Day; Sac starter Morris rocked early in 13-2 loss at Minute Maid

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Houston Astros Jose Altuve (27) gives thanks to the good Lord after hitting his third inning home run against catcher Shea Langeliers (23) and the Sacramento A’s at Minute Maid Field on Sat Jun 6, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Mauricio Segura

Kade Morris took the baseball for the Sacramento Athletics with a fresh major league slate, a big-league mound under his feet, and a team hoping his debut would be worth remembering. In one way, it was. Just not the way a rookie pictures it.

The Houston Astros jumped ahead early, broke the game open in the second inning, and kept pressing the A’s until a rough road trip sank further into a 13-2 loss on Saturday that was mostly decided before the scorekeeper’s ink had dried in the middle innings.

The first inning gave Morris a small taste of the challenge. Jeremy Peña grounded out to open the Astros’ half, but Yordan Alvarez drew a walk and Christian Walker followed with a double to left. That set up Isaac Paredes, who lifted a sacrifice fly that brought Alvarez home for a 1-0 Houston lead. Morris escaped further damage by striking out Jose Altuve, but the Astros had already shown they were not going to spend much time guessing.

The second inning turned the rookie debut sideways. LaMonte Wade Jr. led off with a home run to left-center, and Houston kept stacking traffic from there. Taylor Trammell drew a walk, Christian Vázquez singled, and Peña drew another walk to load the bases.

Alvarez then delivered the swing that defined the afternoon, sending a bases-loaded homer to right field that pushed Houston ahead 6-0. For Morris, who became the 182nd pitcher in Athletics history to start his major league debut, the afternoon ended with a long walk off the mound and the quiet hope that baseball had a “mulligan” clause tucked somewhere inside the 2026 official rules booklet. It doesn’t.

The A’s did show some fight in the third. Nick Kurtz drew a walk with two outs, Brent Rooker singled, and Tyler Soderstrom drove in Kurtz with a single to center. Henry Bolte was hit by a pitch to load the bases, and Zack Gelof followed with a walk that forced in Rooker, cutting the deficit to 6-2.

It was the one inning where the Athletics made Tatsuya Imai work, and it had a chance to become something bigger. Jeff McNeil struck out to end it, leaving three runners aboard and leaving the A’s with a missed chance that grew heavier as the game moved along.

Houston answered right back. Altuve led off the bottom of the third with a solo homer to left, restoring a five-run lead. The Athletics did get one defensive highlight when Carlos Cortes threw out Wade trying for third after a Trammell single, and Darell Hernaiz helped start a double play that ended the inning. But Houston already had the scoreboard tilted hard in its favor.

The fifth inning finished the job. Walker and Paredes opened with singles, and José Suarez replaced Morris. From there, Houston poured on six more runs. Wade doubled home two. Jake Meyers singled in Altuve. Vázquez doubled home Wade. Peña doubled home Meyers and Vázquez. By the time Alvarez struck out and Walker followed with another strikeout to end the inning, the Astros had a 13-2 lead and the rest of the game had become a matter of finishing the paperwork.

The Athletics’ offense never found another real push. Cortes had two hits before later taking the mound in a position-player pitching appearance, while Soderstrom reached base and drove in a run. Gelof’s RBI walk extended his productive stretch, and Bolte reached twice, once by hit-by-pitch and once by walk. Still, the A’s struck out 12 times and went quiet against the Houston bullpen. AJ Blubaugh handled the middle innings, and Alimber Santa finished the ninth after allowing two baserunners but no runs.

For the Athletics, the loss stung because it followed a stretch in which the club had played Houston well over the past year, including a winning season series in 2025. It also added to the recent strain on a rotation that has been patched together often, with Morris becoming the ninth different A’s starter over a 12-game span. His final line, nine runs allowed over four-plus innings, will not make for pretty reading, but the larger story is still development. Big-league hitters do not offer soft landings.

Game 3 gives the Sacramento A’s another chance to right some wrongs, with Gage Jump (1-1, 3.75 ERA, 10 K) set to face Houston’s Mike Burrows (3-7, 5.66 ERA, 57 K) in an 11:10 a.m. Pacific first pitch, a breakfast baseball test for a team that could use a strong cup of left-handed recovery.

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

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