Athletics Dominate the Reds! 
The Oakland Athletics fans have a lot to celebrate after an impressive performance against the Cincinnati Reds. The final score of 3-0 reflects a strong team effort and some outstanding individual plays that led us to victory! 
️Key Highlights 
The game kicked off with Lawrence Butler announcing his presence right from the start with a powerful homer to center field, giving our Athletics a much-needed 1-0 lead! But the real star of the show was Carlos Cortes, who crushed not one but two homers, extending our lead and securing the win with authority. Talk about stepping up when it counts! 
On the Mound
Our pitching was nothing short of stellar. The Reds couldn't figure out our dynamic rotation, and pitchers kept them at bay inning after inning. Special shout-out to our bullpen for shutting them down when it mattered most, especially in the later innings where Newcomb closed the door with style in the top of the 9th inning, striking out three to seal the game.
Defense Wins Games
We can't forget the incredible defense that backed up our pitchers. Darell Hernaiz showed great hustle and determination, shaking off a dropped foul to contribute throughout the game. It's the little things like these that often go unnoticed but make a huge difference in the outcome.
Closing Thoughts
The Athletics were truly in their element today. With solid pitching, explosive batting, and airtight defense, it's no wonder we emerged victorious! Let's carry this momentum forward and continue to showcase the true green and gold spirit. Go A's!
Scoreboard for Reds @ Athletics (September 13th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |