A Strong Start for the Athletics 
The Oakland Athletics were off to a flying start as Shea Langeliers worked a walk, setting the stage for Colby Thomas’ massive homer to left field. His 413-foot blast brought Langeliers home, giving the A's an early 2-0 lead. 
Angels Keep It Close 
The Angels clawed back a run in the second inning when Luis Rengifo singled and managed to score on Zach Neto's hit, narrowing the gap to 2-1. But our Athletics pitchers showed grit, shutting down further scoring threats and keeping the Angels at bay. 
Athletics Extend the Lead 
Back in action in the third, Darell Hernaiz delivered a crucial hit, driving in Nick Kurtz and Brent Rooker to make it 4-1. Then, Rooker himself launched a solo shot in the 5th inning into left center, extending the lead to 5-1. Such an electrifying performance from our batters! 
️Shutting Down the Angels' Threats 
Our bullpen took over from the 6th inning, and the relief trio of Sterner, Ferguson, and Newcomb kept the Angels from mounting a comeback, with strikeouts and masterful defensive plays. The relief pitchers allowed just a single rundown from the Angels, keeping the score favourable.Closing It Out with Style 
In the 8th inning, Brett Harris and Rooker added two more runs to our tally, stretching the score to 7-1. Despite a minor hiccup in the 9th with an error, our defense held strong, making sure the Angels' efforts were in vain, and sealing a 7-2 victory for the Green and Gold! The team showed great spirit and execution all around - a performance to remember! 
What a win for our Oakland Athletics!
Way to rise and shine on the field! Scoreboard for Angels @ Athletics (August 17th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 |