A Big Day for the Athletics! 
The Oakland Athletics brought their A-game against the Washington Nationals! 
Right from the jump, they showed dominance, and by the end of the 1st inning, we were up 5-0 with two monster homers from Shea Langeliers and Darell Hernaiz. The Nationals couldn't find any rhythm early on.Offensive Onslaught! 
The fireworks kept on blasting as Brent Rooker, JJ Bleday, and Langeliers continued to unleash power at the plate. By the end of the 4th inning, we were leading 9-1, thanks to another display of strength from our lineup. Each inning seemed like batting practice; our boys were ripping hits and stacking runs like it was nothing! 
Langeliers Lights It Up! 
Shea Langeliers was the undeniable star of the game with not one, not two, but three homers! His bat was on fire, and the Nationals' pitching just couldn't keep up. It's always a treat to watch him step to the plate when he's locked in like this! 
Holding Strong on the Mound 
Our pitchers were tenacious, shutting down Washington's lineup early. Even when the Nationals managed to score, our lead was insurmountable. While they attempted a rally in the 9th, it was too little, too late. A smooth win is exactly what we love to see! 
Final Touches and Takeaway 
The Athletics kept their foot on the gas till the very end! Today's game ended with a brilliant score of 16-7 in Oakland's favor. It was a phenomenal offensive show, and with such an explosive lineup, we're confident future games will bring more of the same. Let's keep this momentum going, Oakland! 
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Nationals (August 5th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 24 | 0 |