Athletics Strike Early and Never Look Back! 
The Oakland Athletics took to the field against the Los Angeles Angels with a hunger to dominate, and boy, did they deliver! It all started with Shea Langeliers launching a majestic solo homer to center (405 feet) in the first inning. 
That set the tone for an impressive day at the plate and in the field for the A's.Thomas Makes His Presence Felt! 
By the third inning, we saw the talents of Colby Thomas, who delivered a thunderous three-run shot to left-center (433 feet), driving in Brent Rooker and Nick Kurtz to take a 4-1 lead. His performance was a crucial turning point that gave the A's the cushion they needed to stay ahead of the Angels.Sealing the Victory in Style! 
The game saw its nail in the coffin as Nick Kurtz blasted a massive three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning (424 feet) with Carlos Cortes and Langeliers on base, extending the lead to 10-3 over the Angels. The stellar pitching and defense from the bullpen made sure there were no comebacks, securing a decisive win for the A's. 
The bats were alive, the defense was sharp, and the victory well-deserved! Go A's!
Scoreboard for Angels @ Athletics (August 16th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 |