The A's Come From Behind for a Solid Victory
What a thrilling match it was for us Oakland Athletics fans as we watched our team triumph 7-4 against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field!
It was a rollercoaster of emotions, but the A's showcased resilience and determination, turning the game around in the later innings.Early Struggles
The game started off rocky (pun intended
) for the A's, with Lawrence Butler, Brent Rooker, and JJ Bleday unable to get the offense going in the top of the 1st. The Rockies took the lead in the 2nd inning when Sean Bouchard blasted a two-run homer, putting them up 2-0. We were struggling to gain momentum, and the score was disappointing through the first four innings. The highlight for fans was seeing Lawrence Butler capitalize on a throwing error to score, preventing a shutout in the 4th inning. Turning the Tide
The turning point came in the 6th inning. JJ Bleday walked and quickly advanced on a wild pitch, allowing him to come home thanks to Tyler Soderstrom's double. Shea Langeliers also reached home plate after Jacob Wilson smacked a double to left. This fireworks moment felt amazing!
The offense charged ahead, taking a 4-3 lead!Sealing the Deal
The 7th inning was nothing short of spectacular. Brent Rooker hit a solo home run straight to center, quickly followed by Shea Langeliers crushing another home run, driving in JJ Bleday. All of a sudden, the score was 7-3, and we were absolutely ecstatic!
The Rockies would add one more run in the 8th courtesy of a Ryan McMahon solo shot, but our bullpen held firm in the final innings. The highlight of the 9th was seeing Mason Miller, who wonderfully closed out the game with some fantastic pitches, preventing any rallies.
Kudos to the entire team for showing grit and character, especially during the 6th and 7th innings where we turned the game in our favor. Let's carry this momentum forward! Go A's!
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Rockies (April 6th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 |