A strong start seals the deal
What a game, A's fans! Our Oakland Athletics took on the Cleveland Guardians, and boy, did they deliver!
Right from the get-go, Nick Kurtz set the tone for the game with a powerful homer to left center, bringing in two runs in the bottom of the first. His massive 406-foot shot had everyone in the stands cheering loud and proud! The early lead gave us the momentum we needed.Solid defense and added insurance
Our boys were on fire not just offensively but defensively too. The Guardians struggled to get a foot in the door thanks to our pitchers and solid fielding. The top of the order delivered again in the 2nd inning when Tyler Soderstrom capitalized on a couple of fielding errors and scored, putting us up 3-0. The Guardians did manage a solo homer by Angel MartÃnez in the 8th, but the A's wouldn't let that disrupt their flow. Jacob Wilson and Luis UrÃas added some more cushion with clutch hits in the 7th and 8th innings, extending our lead.
Sealing the victory with finesse
By the time we got to the 9th inning, the Guardians were fighting for a comeback, but our bullpen slammed the door shut. Miller came in to relieve Kelly and got the job done with confidence, ensuring that Cleveland had no chance. The game ended with a final score of 5-1 in favor of the Athletics!
A fantastic team effort all around, and a testament to the strength of our lineup and defense. Let's keep this momentum going, A's! 
Go Oakland!Scoreboard for Guardians @ Athletics (June 21st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 |