Tough Night at the Office for the A's
What a rollercoaster of emotions tonight's game was for us A's fans! Going up against the Braves, it felt like we could pull off a big upset. Let's dive into how the game unfolded, with some of our top moments and a few that we wish went differently.An Early Struggle for the Athletics
Right off the bat, our boys faced a challenging start. Abraham Toro, Miguel Andujar, and JJ Bleday all struggled against the Braves' pitching, setting the tone early on. Although our pitching kept it tight in the first, a small lapse allowed the Braves to sneak in the opening run.Pitchers Holding the Fort
The following innings were a tug of war with neither side giving much ground. Our pitching managed to hold the Braves at bay for a while, kudos to them for keeping us in the game. It was an impressive feat against such a potent lineup. The A's tried to rally in the third with Max Schuemann singling and Tyler Soderstrom getting hit by a pitch, but unfortunately, we couldn't capitalize on these opportunities.
A Glimmer of Hope in the 7th
Things started looking up in the 7th inning when Zack Gelof hammered a homer to center field, tying the game at 1-1.
For a moment, it felt like the momentum was shifting our way. Gelof's electric shot injected some much-needed energy, but despite the efforts, that’s all we could muster for the night.The Braves Claw Back
The bottom of the 7th and 8th innings were tough to watch as the Braves managed to claw back, putting two more runs on the board. Our pitchers battled hard but couldn't keep the Braves' bats quiet all night.A Fighting Finish
Going into the 9th inning down by two, hope was slim but still alive. Unfortunately, Raisel Iglesias shut us down, and despite a gritty performance, we fell to the Braves 3-1.
Final Thoughts
Tonight was a testament to the fight in our team. Even though we fell short, seeing players like Zack Gelof step up gives us hope for the future. Our pitching held one of the most potent lineups to just three runs, which is a feat in itself. It’s back to the drawing board for the Athletics, but there's plenty of baseball left to play. On to the next one!
Let's keep our heads up, A’s fans! We've seen what our team is capable of, and there's a lot of season left to turn this ship around.
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Braves (June 2nd, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |