Tough Start for the A's
The game against the Padres started on a challenging note for the Oakland Athletics. In the first inning, the Padres quickly racked up three runs, thanks to a double by Manny Machado followed by a home run by Jake Cronenworth. Our boys couldn't respond in the bottom of the inning despite Lawrence Butler drawing a walk and Tyler Soderstrom walking as well. The inning ended with no runs, and the A's found themselves trailing 3-0.A’s Fight Back 
In the third inning, Tyler Soderstrom provided a glimmer of hope with a solo homer to right field, making the score 4-1. The fourth inning saw the Athletics rally with singles from Miguel Andujar and Jacob Wilson followed by a crucial double from Max Muncy. Wilson scored on an infield single by Butler, bringing the Athletics closer to the Padres at 4-3. The comeback spirit was alive and kicking! 
Nail-Biting Conclusion 
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As the game wound down, the Padres extended their lead with a seventh-inning homer by Fernando Tatis Jr. bringing the score to 5-3. This was quickly met with another homer from Tyler Soderstrom in the bottom of the seventh, narrowing the gap to 5-4. The game entered the ninth with the A's fans hoping for a final push. Despite Jacob Wilson's efforts, the ninth ended without the kick we hoped for, as the San Diego Padres clinched a close 5-4 victory. Though we fell short, there were fantastic moments showcasing the tenacity of our A’s! Let's keep our heads up and support our team through the ups and downs. Go Athletics! 
Scoreboard for Padres @ Athletics (April 8th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 |