What a Start! 
The Oakland Athletics made sure to leave an unforgettable first impression against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Right out of the gate, Lawrence Butler got us started with a single, setting things up perfectly. Nick Kurtz followed up with another single, putting Butler at third. Brent Rooker then launched a sacrifice fly, bringing Butler home for the first score of the game. But it didn’t stop there. Shea Langeliers cracked a two-run homer over the left field, giving us an early lead. 
Tyler Soderstrom added to the excitement with a double, followed by Carlos Cortes who hit an RBI single. By the end of the first inning, we were sitting comfortably at 4-0. Talk about making a statement!Keeping the Pressure On 
As the innings rolled on, the A’s kept mounting the pressure. Our pitchers were flawless, keeping the Diamondbacks from scoring inning after inning. Langeliers was on fire, adding a double in the 4th inning, and Soderstrom brought home Rooker with a ground-rule double, giving us a commanding 5-0 lead. The defense stepped up beautifully too, ensuring no unnecessary leaks. Midway through, it was clear our boys were in control, and the Diamondbacks weren’t quite sure how to handle it.Sealing the Deal 
By the 7th, the Diamondbacks managed to scrape a single run. But our defense, along with a stellar bullpen, didn't let them get far. Carroll’s sacrifice fly was the only blemish on an otherwise perfect game from our guys. The 8th and 9th innings were a masterclass in fielding and pitching, as the Athletics closed out the game 5-1 in style. The relievers did their job fantastically, rounding out what was a fantastic all-around performance for our team. A big shout-out to everyone who contributed to this splendid win – on both sides of the plate. Let's keep this winning momentum going, A's fans! Way to go, team! 
Scoreboard for Diamondbacks @ Athletics (August 2nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |