A Solid Win for the Athletics! 
The Oakland Athletics clinched a 4-0 victory against the Colorado Rockies in a thrilling matchup. From the very beginning, our boys showed up on the field determined to make a difference. Our pitching team was in top form, keeping the Rockies scoreless throughout the game. 
Defensive Highlights 
The game started with the Athletics' defense in high gear. Pitchers like Leclerc, Murdock, and others delivered spectacular performances. Bouchard and Hilliard struck out swinging multiple times, showing the stellar efforts by our pitchers. The seamless double plays executed by our infield were a delight to watch. Huge shoutout to Murdock for his strategic double play in the 6th inning to keep the Rockies at bay. 
Explosive 5th Inning 
The 5th inning was where the magic happened. After a bases-loaded situation, Brent Rooker broke the stalemate with a sacrifice fly to center. Then, Seth Brown unleashed a powerful double to center, clearing the bases and bringing in 3 crucial runs. Our lineup showed patience and precision to capitalize on Rockies' pitching miscues. 
Closing it Down 
In the final innings, the Athletics' bullpen kept their momentum tight, shutting down any potentially dangerous Rockies' plays with ease. J. Alexander put the final nail in the Rockies' coffin with a sharp series of plays. Fans were on the edge of their seats as Thompson's attempt in the 9th was deftly handled by our man Alexander. A perfect way to end a perfect game! 
A great team effort and a satisfying win for the Athletics today! Looking forward to seeing this momentum carry through the rest of the season. Let's go, A's!
Scoreboard for Rockies @ Athletics (February 23rd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |