A Rollercoaster of Emotions for the A's Fans
Oh, what a game, fellow Athletics fans! Today, our beloved A's put up a fight against the Cubs, but, unfortunately, we ended up on the losing side with a final score of 7-4.
But there were sparks of brilliance on the field, and we have reasons to hold our heads up high!A Promising Start in the Opening Innings
The game started with a few jitters as Max Muncy made a throwing error, and the Cubs capitalized early. However, when Seiya Suzuki launched a monstrous 445-foot homer, scoring three runs, it felt like things were momentarily slipping away. But our boys didn't give up! In the bottom of the 1st, Lawrence Butler ignited the offense with a single, followed by a fantastic 340-foot homer from Brent Rooker! Just like that, we clawed back, making it a 3-2 ball game.
In the Thick of It
In the 3rd inning, Shea Langeliers showed off his power, blasting a 396-foot homer that brought us within one run of the Cubs. It was heartening to see our bats alive, especially with Rooker and Langeliers keeping us in the chase. Even with the Cubs extending their lead, our A’s were always fighting, and we ended the 3rd inning behind by just one run, 5-4.
The Final Push and a Bit of Bad Luck
Despite our continued effort to close the gap, including a promising single by Tyler Soderstrom in the 9th inning, the Cubs’ pitching kept us at bay. The Cubs added an insurance run in the 7th inning, and we struggled to find the gaps in their defense in the late innings. Our rally in the 9th was halted with a double play, bringing the game to its close with a 7-4 defeat.
Though today's outcome wasn't what we hoped for, let's keep cheering on our Athletics. We've got an exciting season ahead, and I believe our boys will come back stronger.
Let's keep the faith, A's fans, and always remember that there's another game waiting to unfold with possibilities! 
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Athletics (April 2nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 |