Rough Start Against the Braves
Starting the game with palpable excitement, our beloved Oakland Athletics faced the power-packed Atlanta Braves. Unfortunately, it wasn't the start we were hoping for. In the top of the 1st inning, Ronald Acuña Jr. launched a solo homer, and our struggles began right there. Drake Baldwin added to the woes with a 3-run homer, setting the Braves' lead at a daunting 4-0 right out of the gate.Athletics Fight Back
We showed glimpses of resilience but struggled with consistency. The struggle was real until the bottom of the 5th inning when Zack Gelof managed a single, followed by a strategic double by Denzel Clarke. Lawrence Butler grounded out, allowing Gelof to cross the plate, finally putting us on the scoreboard.
Butler's audacious effort brought the score to 7-1. Then in the 6th inning, Gio Urshela helped us seize another run by bringing Tyler Soderstrom home with a single, closing our gap to 8-2. Too Little, Too Late
Despite brief moments of offensive pressure, we couldn’t close the gap further. The Braves' bats, led by powerhouses Austin Riley and Marcell Ozuna, were just too much to tame. Ronald Acuña Jr. wasn't done yet, as he secured another homer in the 4th, putting them further out of reach. Our lineup had its moments, but facing the challenge put forth by the Braves today was a tall order. We showed heart and a fighting spirit
, but ultimately, the final score rested at 9-2 in favor of the Braves.Let's keep our heads high and keep cheering on our Athletics in the coming games!
Go A's!Scoreboard for Braves @ Athletics (July 10th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 0 |