A Battle to the Finish: A's Triumph Over Astros! 
It was a rollercoaster of emotions last night at the Oakland Coliseum, but our beloved Oakland Athletics pulled off a thrilling victory over the Houston Astros with a final score of 3-1! 
From the very beginning, it seemed like a tough battle as Jose Altuve's massive 439-foot homer put Houston in the lead during the 1st inning.Steady Defense and Our First Spark 
After Altuve's early heroics, our defense stayed resilient. Standouts included Max Muncy, who showed excellent field presence and kept the Astros at bay with key plays, including a slick double play in the 2nd inning. Offensively, not much seemed to click until the 5th inning when JJ Bleday fired a solo homerun into right center, bringing immense joy to the crowd and leveling the game at 1-1. 
Nail-Biting 9th: Kurtz's Monster Shot! 
The game remained tense until the 9th inning. Brent Rooker got us started, earning a walk with the score still tied. Then, as if scripted by baseball gods, Nick Kurtz smashed a heroic 447-foot homerun to right-center, clinching the game with a score of 3-1! The crowd erupted in pure elation, as this stunning finish solidified our confidence in this team's spirit and resilience. 
A heartfelt thank you to our team for an electrifying game. Let's continue this momentum, A's fans! Go Oakland!
Scoreboard for Astros @ Athletics (June 17th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 |