Athletics Snatch Victory with Strong Performance! 
What a game, fellow A's fans! The Oakland Athletics came out on top against the New York Mets with a solid 3-1 victory. It was a well-fought battle on both sides, but our boys pulled through with some key moments! 
Defense and Pitching Held the Line 
Our pitchers were in fine form today, keeping the Mets at bay. Despite a little scare from Brandon Nimmo hitting a solo homer in the 6th inning, our bullpen shut them down. Special shout out to the strategic reliever switch that saw Sterner and Ferguson complement each other beautifully. And how about that solid defense from our team? A minor hiccup in the first with Max Muncy allowing a runner, but we bounced back immediately!Offense Seizes the Day 
The 4th inning was when the magic happened, with Jacob Wilson doubling to right and a critical RBI single by Tyler Soderstrom driving him home. Shea Langeliers and Miguel Andujar made the bases lively, allowing JJ Bleday to ground out but still send Soderstrom home. Then came the 7th inning, where Jhonny Pereda doubled to left, bringing Muncy home — sealing our lead!Game Closer 
In the top of the 9th, we saw Miller come in to close it out, and he did not disappoint! Ending the game strong with grounded outs and keeping Tyrone Taylor stranded on second after a wild pitch demonstrated our commitment to shutting it down with flair. Hats off to the team for maintaining poise and showcasing what the A's are all about. Can't wait for the next game — let's keep the momentum going, A's fans!
Scoreboard for Mets @ Athletics (April 12th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |