A Rollercoaster of Emotions
What a game for the Oakland Athletics!
️ It was an intense matchup against the Seattle Mariners, and the victory, with a score of 7-6, certainly made every fan's heart race until the very end. From stellar hits to nerve-wracking plays, the Athletics showed us the strength and perseverance of their roster.Early Lead and Comebacks
The game looked promising right from the start with Brent Rooker scoring the first run for the Athletics in the first inning after a smart play by Miguel Andujar. We extended our lead in the second inning when JJ Bleday doubled and Jacob Wilson brought him home. However, the Mariners responded fiercely in the third inning, racking up a few runs to take the lead at 4-2.Never-Die Attitude
But we weren’t giving up! Shea Langeliers got the crowd roaring with a homer in the fourth, tying the game at 4-4 with Lawrence Butler's clutch play. The Mariners and the Athletics continued to exchange blows, and by the end of the 7th, we were leading again thanks to Langeliers' sacrifice fly.Extra-Inning Drama and Victory
As the game stretched into extra innings, the pressure was palpable. With the Mariners scoring one in the 10th, our chances looked slim. But the Athletics pulled through masterfully! In the bottom of the 11th, Nick Kurtz and Luis Urias capitalized on Mariners' mistakes and, once again, Jacob Wilson came through in the clutch, singling to bring home the game-winning run!
The incredible determination and heart shown by the Athletics proves why we love this team. This win goes down as another memorable moment that highlights the grit and resolve our players bring to the field every game. Let's keep this fire burning!
Scoreboard for Mariners @ Athletics (May 6th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 |