A Tight Battle on the Diamond 
Oakland Athletics fans, rejoice! To witness our team clinch a well-deserved victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at home is a satisfying treat. The final score of 4-3 highlighted a thrilling game, showcasing our gritty determination and skill on the field. While the game began slowly, both teams were quite evenly matched early on. The Blue Jays managed to get an early lead in the 2nd inning with a home run from Leo Jimenez to put them ahead 1-0.Turning the Tables in the 3rd and 5th
The 3rd inning was the turning point for us. Denzel Clarke reached on an infield single and took advantage of a throwing error to advance to second. Our own Lawrence Butler capitalized on this with a single to right that brought Clarke home, cutting the deficit to 2-1. The very next play saw Brent Rooker hitting a crucial double that allowed Butler to score, tying the game 2-2. The top of the 5th was when Brent Rooker decided to steal the limelight again. After Nick Kurtz singled and reached base, Rooker delivered a two-run homer that soared over the left-center fence, putting us ahead 4-2.Closing Out the Win 
Even with some pressure from the Blue Jays in the top of the 8th inning, we held our ground. George Springer managed a sacrifice fly, bringing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. home, tightening the score to 4-3, but that was as close as they would get. Our bullpen, despite loaded bases, held strong. In the 9th inning, the tension was high, but pitcher Kyle Miller stayed composed and dealt with the Blue Jays batters efficiently, resulting in crucial strikeouts to guarantee our victory. Our team displayed incredible resilience and collective effort throughout the game, and special shout-outs go to Brent Rooker for his stellar performance with two RBIs and a home run that made the difference in the game. Here’s to more wins, and we hope to carry this momentum forward! Go A’s!
Scoreboard for Blue Jays @ Athletics (July 13th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 |