Tough Loss for the A's Against the Mariners 
As a die-hard Oakland Athletics fan, it's always tough to see our team come out on the short end of the stick, especially in a game that had its share of opportunities. The Mariners edged us out with a final score of 3-1. Though the outcome wasn't in our favor, our boys put up a fight, and there were some positive takeaways.Pitching Woes and Defensive Highlights
His outcome aside, our pitchers did have moments where they kept the Seattle lineup in check, catching both Julio RodrÃguez and Cal Raleigh swinging with strikeouts early on. However, Josh Naylor struck quickly with a homer in the top of the 2nd inning to get the Mariners on the board. A throwing error in the 4th inning allowed Naylor to reach third base as well, and eventually, he scored again. We committed a few defensive blunders today that added up, allowing Raleigh to steal a run, but credit to our guys for some impressive double plays, preventing further damage during some shaky innings.Offensive Struggles and Bright Spots 
Lawrence Butler got us started with a single, providing a glimpse of hope, only to be caught stealing. Credit goes to Luis UrÃas for persistently getting on base, including a single and getting hit by a pitch later on. He eventually scored our only run on a fielder's choice by Brent Rooker in the 6th inning. There were moments where I thought we might push across another couple, especially in the 8th when we had the bases loaded, but unfortunately, Tyler Soderstrom couldn't capitalize and ended the threat. Miguel Andujar doing his part with a single in the 9th was promising, but we just couldn't muster enough rallies today. Seeing Carlos Cortes with a dazzling triple in the 5th was heartening!Looking Ahead
Despite today's outcome, there are building blocks that we can take forward. Offensively, finding ways to support our pitching will be key. Even when players struggle, knowing that we're capable of firing off strong defensive and offensive stretches gives hope. We'll be in the green and gold supporting our A's unwaveringly, and I'm positive our guys will come back swinging next time! Keep the faith, A's fans!
Scoreboard for Mariners @ Athletics (July 29th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |