Oakland Athletics Outlast Rockies in Thrilling 11-Inning Victory 
What a game, fellow A's fans! Our boys took us on a rollercoaster today, but ultimately, the Athletics emerged victorious in a nail-biting 11-inning contest against the Colorado Rockies. The final score was 6-3, and it was a match that had us on the edge of our seats 
.Early Lead and Resilient Pitching 
The game started with JJ Bleday and Shea Langeliers setting the pace, with Bleday's single leading to the first score, thanks to a clutch hit by Tyler Soderstrom. Even after the Rockies tied the game in their half of the first, our defense and pitching – a shout-out to our strong relief efforts – kept us in the game.Jacob Wilson hit a phenomenal homer in the 4th inning, pushing us ahead to a 2-1 advantage. Though the Rockies evened it out again, we saw great composure from our bullpen to keep them at bay and give us a fighting chance.
Eleventh-Inning Heroics 
The game headed into extra innings with the score locked at 3-3. It was Jacob Wilson who once again shone brightly, driving in two crucial runs in the top of the 11th to put us ahead 5-3. Gio Urshela followed with an RBI double, padding our lead to 6-3. The energy was electric! 
️The bottom of the 11th was tense, but our pitching closed it out strong. Kudos to Miller who came in and sealed the deal, ending the Rockies' hopes of a comeback.
Final Thoughts 
This victory was a team effort, showcasing stellar performances from both the batters and pitchers. Whether it was the pivotal hits or the timely defensive plays, the A's proved they could bounce back and handle the pressure in extra innings. Let's keep this momentum going, A's fans. Go Oakland! 
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Rockies (April 4th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 0 |