A Tough Loss for the Athletics
We put up a good fight against the Dodgers, but it just wasn't our day.
Despite some bright moments, the Dodgers emerged victorious with an 8-4 win. The game had its ups and downs, and let's dive into how the action unfolded at the Oakland Coliseum.Dodgers Take an Early Lead
The action started in the top of the second when the Dodgers struck first. Dodgers' James Outman singled to left field before being followed by David Bote, who hammered a homer into left-center, bringing the score to 2-0. Unfortunately, our bats were quiet during the opening innings, unable to close the gap. The top of the sixth saw another surge from the Dodgers, with Outman and Bote again managing to score runs, extending their lead to 4-0.Athletics Fight Back
Our first glimpse of action came in the 7th inning when Miguel Andujar hit a solo homer into left center, earning us our first run of the day.
The Dodgers, however, widened their lead in the top of the 8th with an impressive display of hits which brought the score to 7-1. We had some late drama of our own in the 9th inning as Drew Avans scored off a rare throwing error by the pitcher, bringing the score to 8-3. Nick Kurtz joined him by scoring on the same throw, igniting some hope in the final moments!Final Inning Hopes Dashed
Despite closing the gap with a score of 4-8, our attempt to make a dramatic comeback was cut short. Darell Hernaiz managed to drive in a run with a ground out, scoring Colby Thomas. But that would be our last play; the game wrapped up with Logan Davidson grounding out.It was a tough day for us A's fans, but every game has its positives and learning experiences. Let's keep our spirits high and look forward to the next game!
️Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Athletics (March 2nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 1 |