A Rough Start and Mid-Inning Woes
It was a tough game for the Oakland Athletics against the Los Angeles Angels, ending with a 4-7 loss. The early innings set the tone as our lineup struggled to get on base, and we couldn’t convert any opportunities. Even though our pitching managed to keep it tight early on, the third inning proved costly. Errors and timely hitting from the Angels helped them jump to a 3-0 lead. Scott Kingery took advantage of a throwing error, while Zach Neto, Nolan Schanuel, and Mike Trout each drove in crucial runs.Late Rally and a Glimmer of Hope
Despite being down 4-0 by the fourth inning, our boys didn't give up. In the eighth, JJ Bleday hit a massive two-run homer, bringing some hope back into the dugout with a 4-2 game. We switched our lineup around with pinch hitters like Seth Brown and got some momentum. Unfortunately, Luis Urías and others couldn’t convert additional opportunities into runs. Still, we saw flashes of promise that we can build on.Heartbreaking Finish
The Angels extended their lead in the eighth inning, with Jo Adell delivering with a hit that plated two more runs. Heading into the ninth down 7-2, Max Muncy reignited excitement in A’s fans with a two-run homer, but it was too little too late. Our comeback fell just short as Dennis Jansen closed it out for the Angels. While it might have been a loss, it was uplifting to see Tyler Soderstrom and Max Muncy showcase their power in the final inning.
We play our hearts out every game, and as an A's fan, I'll keep believing in our potential. On to the next game! Let's hope for an A's victory soon!
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Angels (June 10th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 |