A Grand Slam of a Game for the A's!
What a day to be an Oakland Athletics fan!
Our boys brought their A-game to Seattle, taking down the Mariners with an unforgettable 8-1 victory. Let's dive into the highlights that made us proud to be part of the green and gold. Early Innings Drama
The game started off tense, with neither team able to score in the first inning. Our hopes were a bit shaky when Abraham Toro struck out, followed by Tyler Nevin and JJ Bleday getting grounded and flown out, respectively. However, as true A's fans know, it's not about how you start but how you finish!Seattle's Cal Raleigh tried to put a damper on our spirits with a home run in the 2nd inning, but little did they know, that was just the wake-up call our boys needed.
Turning the Tide
From the 3rd inning, the tide started to turn in our favor. A walk for Lawrence Butler, a nifty single by Brett Harris, followed by yet another single from Toro tied the game. Brent Rooker then singled to right, bringing Harris home and pushing us into the lead. This was only a taste of the excitement that was to come.Fast forward to the 8th inning - the Mariners probably thought they still had a chance, trailing by just one run. Enter Max Schuemann, who with bases loaded, doubled to left and cleared the bases, making it 5-1 for the A's. You could almost hear the collective gasp from the Mariners fans.
Crowning Moment in the 9th
But wait, there's more! The 9th inning was the crowning moment of our victory. With Harris and Toro on base, JJ Bleday decided to leave a lasting impression with a homer to right center. Athletics 8, Mariners 1 - at this point, we were already dancing.
The Mariners had no answer in their final at-bat, with Kelly closing the game in style - Julio Rodríguez striking out was the perfect end to their dismay and the perfect start to our celebrations.
Final Thoughts
What a game! Eight runs, a late-game explosion, and a pitching performance that kept the Mariners at bay after the early hiccup. This victory was a team effort, with everyone contributing to the scoreboard or keeping the defense tight.As we relish this win, it's clear our Athletics are not just playing baseball; they're making statements. On to the next game, with hopes as high as today's morale. Go A's!
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Mariners (May 12th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 0 |