Athletics bust out in 9th with 2-run homer by Rooker and grand slam by Butler, beat Rangers 7-1
ARLINGTON, Texas -- - Brent Rooker hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning and Lawrence Butler followed with his first career grand slam as the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 on Wednesday night. Rooker was the first batter to face Luke Jackson after Tyler Soderstrom led off the inning with a single off Robert Garcia (1-1).
Athletics bust out in 9th with 2-run homer by Rooker and grand slam by Butler, beat Rangers 7-1
Brent Rooker hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning and Lawrence Butler followed with his first career grand slam as the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 on Wednesday night. Rooker was the first batter to face Luke Jackson after Tyler Soderstrom led off the inning with a single off Robert Garcia (1-1).
The Simpsons Pokes Fun at the Las Vegas A's in Latest Episode
The Simpsons have mentioned the Oakland Athletics in the past, most notably in the episode "Regarding Margie" from Season 11. Homer Simpson writes "'74 Oakland A's--Best Team Ever" on the curb outside of his house, and a group of former A's players just happen to drive by at that specific time and take notice. The players with speaking roles were Sal Bando and Gene Tenace. The Athletics were also mentioned, briefly, in the show's latest episode, "Abe League of Their Moe," which is more or less a Simpsons version of Shohei Ohtani coming to play in MLB and then the betting scandal from last season.
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
1915 — As a pitcher for Boston, Babe Ruth had three hits, including his first major league home run when he connected off Jack Warhop of the New York Yankees at the Polo Grounds. 1917 — Bob Groom of the Browns duplicated teammate Ernie Koob’s feat of the previous day by pitching a 3-0 no-hit victory against the Chicago White Sox in the second game of a doubleheader in St. Louis. 1934 — Carl Reynolds, Moose Solters, Rick Ferrell and Bucky Walters hit four consecutive triples in a 12-run fourth inning for the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, en route to a 14-4 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Luis Urías hits 2-run HR in 10th inning to help Athletics beat White Sox 3-2
Luis Urías hit a two-run homer with one out in the 10th inning help the Athletics rally and beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Sunday in the rubber game of the series. Urías homered to left field on the first pitch he saw from Jordan Leasure (0-2) after JJ Bleday struck out to begin the inning with Jacob Wilson on second. The White Sox took a 2-1 lead off reliever Grant Holman (2-0) on a one-out single by Luis Robert Jr. Edgar Quero singled Robert to third but Andrew Vaughn grounded into a double play.
Walt Jocketty, legendary baseball executive who got his start and with Oakland A's, dies at 74
Walt Jocketty, the legendary baseball executive who got his start and won a World Series with the Oakland A's, has died. Jocketty died Friday in the Phoenix area, former St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa told the team after speaking with Jocketty's wife Sue. The Cardinals announced the death Saturday. Jocketty had been battling health issues for the several years.
Athletics host the White Sox on 3-game home win streak
Chicago White Sox (6-20, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Athletics (13-13, fourth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Tyler Gilbert (1-1, 6.75 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (3-2, 5.64 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 23 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Athletics -225, White Sox +186; over/under […]
As Chicago White Sox visit Athletics’ latest home, a look back at their 1st and last trips to KC and Oakland
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Fred Marsh filled in at third base for the injured Cass Michaels when the Chicago White Sox visited the Philadelphia Athletics on Aug. 28, 1954. Marsh took full advantage of the opportunity, collecting three singles and a triple in the 5-2 victory at Connie Mack Stadium. “Jack Harshman, the spectacular lefty, failed to finish because of wildness, but picked up his ...
A's score twice in ninth to beat Rangers 4-3
Luis Urias scored on Jacob Wilson’s two-out single in the ninth inning as the Athletics rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Thursday night. Trailing 3-2 heading into ninth, the A’s got going when Max Schuemann drew a one-out walk. Urias followed with a single into the gap in right-center that bounced off the glove of Rangers center fielder Leody Tavares for an error, allowing Schuemann to score the tying run.
Zack Gelof Expected to Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week
Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof has yet to play this season after suffering a right wrist injury late in camp. This week Gelof has taken batting practice and run the bases, and according to manager Mark Kotsay, is checking all of the boxes. As of pregame Thursday, the A's are planning to send Gelof out on a rehab assignment early next week, potentially as soon as on Tuesday. If he's receiving four at-bats per game, we're likely looking at around a week and a half timeline for him to rack up the needed at-bats to be ready to return to the A's roster.