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Willie MacIver had a tiebreaking single for his first big league hit in a two-run, eighth-inning rally, then capped his debut by throwing out a runner attempting to steal for the final out as the Athletics beat Philadelphia 5-4 Sunday to stop an 11-game slide and the Phillies' nine-game winning streak. A's manager Mark Kotsay and third baseman Miguel Andujar were ejected in the seventh inning by plate umpire Roberto Ortiz with the score 3-3, angered over a called strike. Philadelphia's Trea Turner homered in the eighth off Hogan Harris for a 4-3 lead.

Willie MacIver had a tiebreaking single for his first big league hit in a two-run, eighth-inning rally, then capped his debut by throwing out a runner attempting to steal for the final out as the Athletics beat Philadelphia 5-4 Sunday to stop an 11-game slide and the Phillies' nine-game winning streak. A's manager Mark Kotsay and third baseman Miguel Andujar were ejected in the seventh inning by plate umpire Roberto Ortiz with the score 3-3, angered over a called strike. Philadelphia's Trea Turner homered in the eighth off Hogan Harris for a 4-3 lead.

A’s look to break the wrong kind of streak!

Athletics rookies Willie MacIver and Logan Davidson helped their team snap an 11-game losing streak with their first MLB hits on Sunday.

Schwarber's home run tied him with Aaron Judge for the MLB lead at 18.

CLEMSON, S.C. – Former Tiger shortstop Logan Davidson (Charlotte, N.C.) made his major league debut with the Oakland Athletics as a pinch-runner against the Phillies on Saturday night. He became the 73rd former Tiger to play in a major league game and sixth in 2025. He joined his father, Mark Davidson, as former Tigers who played in the major leagues, becoming the first father-and-son duo in program history to be MLB players. His father played six years in the majors with the Twins and Astros from 1986-91. In three seasons (2017-19) at Clemson, the two-time All-ACC selection and three-time All-ACC Academic member was one of the best shortstops in recent program history. He hit .290 with 42 homers,

CLEMSON, S.C. – Former Tiger shortstop Logan Davidson (Charlotte, N.C.) made his major league debut with the Oakland Athletics as a pinch-runner against the Phillies on Saturday night. He became the 73rd former Tiger to play in a major league game and sixth in 2025. He joined his father, Mark Davidson, as former Tigers who played in the major leagues, becoming the first father-and-son duo in program history to be MLB players. His father played six years in the majors with the Twins and Astros from 1986-91. In three seasons (2017-19) at Clemson, the two-time All-ACC selection and three-time All-ACC Academic member was one of the best shortstops in recent program history. He hit .290 with 42 homers,

The Philadelphia Phillies needed a spark late in Friday night's nail-biter against the Athletics, and center fielder Johan Rojas delivered what might go down as one of the best defensive plays of the MLB season. With two outs in the bottom of the eighth and the tying run on third base, Tyler Soderstrom drove a deep line drive into center field. Rojas, initially turned around, sprinted backward toward the warning track and, at the last moment, made a sensational over-the-shoulder catch while tumbling to the ground in front of the wall. The play ended the inning and preserved the Phillies' slim 1-0 lead at the time.

Philadelphia Phillies (33-18, first in the NL East) vs. Athletics (22-30, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Saturday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (4-1, 3.10 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 59 strikeouts); Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (5-3, 3.91 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 41 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -175, Athletics +146; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics will try to stop their 10-game losing streak when they play the Philadelphia Phillies. The Athletics are 22-30 overall and 8-18 in home games. Athletics hitters are batting a collective .253, which ranks fourth in the AL. Philadelphia has gone 16-10 in road games and 33-18 overall.

Trea Turner led off the game with a home run and had three hits, Zack Wheeler extended his scoreless innings streak and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Athletics 4-3 on Friday night for their eighth straight win. Turner added an RBI single to cap a three-run ninth that gave the Phillies the cushion it needed when the Athletics' Nick Kurtz hit a three-homer in bottom of the inning.

Phils hang on in their big Sac Town debut

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It's hard to know how aggressive the Kansas City Royals will be at the trade deadline, but it's obvious which side of the ball they need to improve. The Royals' pitching has kept them above .500 so far this season, but their offense has threatened to derail them. Beyond superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and surprising utility man Maikel Garcia, almost nobody is giving them quality contributions. The biggest issue for the Royals has been the outfield, but they could also use someone extra at third base.

Philadelphia Phillies (32-18, first in the NL East) vs. Athletics (22-29, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Friday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zack Wheeler (5-1, 2.67 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 80 strikeouts); Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (5-3, 3.91 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 41 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -185, Athletics +154; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics aim to break their five-game home losing streak with a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Athletics have a 22-29 record overall and an 8-17 record at home. The Athletics have gone 11-5 in games when they did not give up a home run. Philadelphia has a 32-18 record overall and a 15-10

Philadelphia Phillies (32-18, first in the NL East) vs. Athletics (22-29, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Friday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zack Wheeler (5-1, 2.67 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 80 strikeouts); Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (5-3, 3.91 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 41 strikeouts) Phillies -185, Athletics +154; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics aim to break their five-game home losing streak with a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Athletics have a 22-29 record overall and an 8-17 record at home. The Athletics have gone 11-5 in games when they did not give up a home run. Philadelphia has a 32-18 record overall and a 15-10 record on the road.

Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead grand slam, Logan O’Hoppe also homered in a five-run seventh inning and the Los Angeles Angels rallied past the skidding Athletics 10-5 on Thursday for their seventh consecutive victory. Ward and O’Hoppe both connected off reliever Grant Holman (4-1), sending the A's to their ninth loss in a row. It was the second go-ahead slam in 10 days for Ward, who finished with three hits and five RBIs.

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