A Close Battle in Seattle
What a rollercoaster of emotions for us Athletics fans! Despite the final score being a close 2-3 loss against the Seattle Mariners, our boys put up one heck of a fight! Turning the game highlights into a tale of perseverance, let’s start with the impressive opening act.Rooker’s Rocket
The top of the 1st inning set the stage for Brent Rooker, who confidently sent a homer flying into left center, putting the A's on the board first with a score of 1-0.
What a spectacular display of power! Unfortunately, after Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers had less fruitful at-bats, the inning ended with high hopes on the mound.A Defense-Heavy Mid-Game
Through a series of scoreless innings (2nd to 4th), the Athletics' offense seemed to be struggling against the Mariners' pitchers. Jacob Wilson's line drive in the top of the 4th didn't find a gap, and Lawrence Butler's at-bat ended with a flyout to left. Our guys showed resilience in the field though, as the Mariners couldn't crack the defense to score during this stretch either.
A Shift in Momentum
The game took a turn in the bottom of the 5th, where Eugenio Suárez tied it up with a solo homer. Sadly, the 7th inning was particularly rough, with Josh Naylor and Jorge Polanco each hitting home runs, which pushed the Mariners ahead 1-3. Despite the setback, our bullpen tried to keep things in check.Fighting to the Last Out
The top of the 9th inning had my heart racing! After a couple of singles by Rooker and Tyler Soderstrom, Wilson came through with a clutch single to center, closing the gap to 2-3. The tension rose as Colby Thomas and Lawrence Butler helped load the bases with just one out.
Alas, Darell Hernaiz and JJ Bleday couldn't bring any more runners home, leaving our comeback just out of reach.Looking Forward
Although we fell short today, the grit the Athletics showed in Seattle makes me proud. Every challenge is a stepping stone, and we’ve certainly got a few positives to carry forward! Let’s keep our heads high, because the A’s have plenty of potential.
Let's bring the energy into the next game! Go Athletics! 
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Mariners (August 23rd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |