Bats Fall Short Against Brewers
Hey A's fans, one tough game to recap tonight against the Milwaukee Brewers.
The final score of 5-3 doesn't quite reflect the fight our Oakland Athletics put up, but let’s delve into what went down. Coming into this one, I had high hopes for our bats, but the Brewers pitching staff did not make it easy.Early Inning Struggles
In the early innings, we really struggled to get anything going offensively. In the top of the 1st inning, Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker couldn't provide the spark as they got us on base. Tyler Soderstrom and Shea Langeliers couldn't follow up, ultimately leaving our first attempt scoreless. Our guys showed some flashes of promise—Miguel Andujar managed a single in the 2nd, but that Brewer defense consistently made things difficult.Tough Middle Innings
The Brewers pressed on, scoring 2 runs in the 3rd inning and then adding another in the 5th, widening the gap as we were still struggling to find early momentum. Our highlight might have been Miguel Andujar's consistent batting—he racked up multiple hits today, aiming to uplift our spirits! In the 6th, Gio Urshela's fielder's choice finally got us our first run on the board with JJ Bleday crossing home plate.
Fighting Back in the Late Innings
The team showed serious grit in the 9th inning; even when it looked bleak, they didn’t give up! Brent Rooker came in clutch, delivering a double that brought in a much-needed run. Tyler Soderstrom brought Butler home with a sacrifice fly to left, keeping the fans' hopes alive. Ultimately, Shea Langeliers struck out, ending a valiant comeback effort, but it was great seeing the heart and determination our team displayed!Heads up A's Nation, we'll bounce back! Let's continue to support our boys and look forward to the next matchup!
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Brewers (April 19th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 2 |