Locked On A's - Daily Podcast On The Athletics

A's and Twins face off amid franchise turmoil. Can young talent salvage disappointing seasons? Host of Locked on A’s Booney and Host of Locked on Twins Brandon Warren break down the unexpected drama engulfing both the Athletics and Minnesota Twins. From ownership controversies to performance slumps, they analyze the factors reshaping these storied franchises. Key topics include the Twins' potential sale reversal, the A's relocation saga, and how injuries derailed Minnesota's promising start. The hosts preview the upcoming A's-Twins series, highlighting players like Joe Ryan and Byron Buxton. They explore how young prospects are seizing opportunities amidst the chaos, potentially altering each team's future. Tune in for insider perspectives on two franchises at a crossroads and the emerging talent that could redefine their paths forward. Minnesota Twins, Las Vegas Athletics, MLB, baseball, Joe Ryan, Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa, Pablo Lopez, Jacob Lopez, Nick Kurtz, Royce Lewis, AL Central, postseason, trade deadline, ownership, fan frustration, prospects, pitching duel, bullpen, player development, free agency, team rebuilding, franchise relocation, Sacramento, Las Vegas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

This one had all the makings of an instant classic. The A’s answered Jo Adell’s first-inning three-run blast with back-to-back homers from Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers in the third, tying the game at 3-3 and sending the Sacramento crowd into a frenzy. Lawrence Butler’s sixth-inning homer and Luis Urías’s clutch RBI single knotted things at 5-5, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. The A’s had every chance to win it in the ninth, loading the bases with two outs, but Butler popped out to the catcher on the first pitch, and the opportunity evaporated. Extra innings turned into a disaster movie. With a ghost runner looming, the Angels went off for six runs in the 10th—Rengifo’s triple and Neto’s homer ripping the game wide open. What started as a seesaw slugfest ended in an 11-5 blowout loss, leaving fans stunned. The A’s fought, they clawed, they hit big shots—but in the end, the bullpen collapsed and the Angels walked away laughing. This was the kind of loss that doesn’t just sting—it lingers. A’s vs Angels, A’s game recap, Angels game recap, Sacramento A’s, A’s highlights, Angels highlights, Jo Adell home run, Nick Kurtz home run, Shea Langeliers home run, Lawrence Butler home run, Luis Urias RBI, MLB extra innings, A’s bullpen collapse, A’s walk-off chance, Angels win in extras, A’s podcast, Locked On A’s, MLB game recap 2025, A’s live show, Angels A’s analysis Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

The 2025 A’s season swung from euphoria to disaster in the blink of an eye. On May 13, the team sat at 22-20 and looked every bit the part of a scrappy contender, riding the high of an 11-1 beatdown of the Dodgers behind Jeffrey Springs’ brilliance and Jacob Wilson’s breakout game. That night felt like a turning point, a signature win against baseball’s best that could launch a surprise run. Instead, it became the cruel peak of a mountain that collapsed beneath them. Over the next 22 days, the A’s endured one of the most catastrophic stretches in franchise history—losing 20 of 21 games and watching their season disintegrate before June even arrived. What followed was not just a losing streak but a slow-motion implosion of every part of the roster. The bullpen was a nightmare, with Mason Miller, Grant Holman, and Justin Sterner repeatedly coughing up late leads. The rotation cracked, the defense faltered, and the lineup couldn’t deliver enough to mask the chaos. Fans watched winnable games slip away—walk-offs, blown saves, eighth-inning meltdowns—until hope turned into numb resignation. What began as a season of promise quickly curdled into one of despair, leaving the A’s staring at a summer defined not by competition, but by what could have been. A’s collapse 2025, Athletics losing streak, A’s nightmare stretch, A’s bullpen meltdown, Mason Miller blown saves, Jeffrey Springs Dodgers game, Jacob Wilson breakout game, A’s vs Dodgers 2025, A’s vs Giants rivalry, A’s vs Angels sweep, A’s vs Phillies heartbreak, A’s season collapse, Athletics 20 losses in 21 games, A’s June 2025 record, A’s bullpen struggles, Athletics meltdown 2025, A’s fans heartbreak, A’s season over early, Athletics rebuild questions, A’s May 13 Dodgers win, A’s rollercoaster season, Athletics franchise low point, Locked On A’s live show, A’s podcast 2025 season, Athletics 2025 recap, A’s future outlook Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

The Athletics entered Saturday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Angels riding high after securing a 1-0 lead in the series, looking to build momentum despite their struggles this season. With Luis Morales set to take the mound for the A’s, fans were eager to see if the rookie pitcher, boasting a promising 1.93 ERA, could hold his own against a seasoned Angels lineup led by Taylor Ward and Zach Neto. The A’s offense, anchored by Tyler Soderstrom and Shea Langeliers, had been red-hot recently, with Langeliers smashing six home runs in his last ten games. Meanwhile, the Angels, who dominated the season series 7-1, were desperate for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive, relying on Tyler Anderson (2-7, 4.63 ERA) to steady the ship despite his inconsistent season. The game promised to be a battle of contrasting strengths, with the A’s surging bats facing off against Los Angeles’ power hitters. The Athletics, boasting a .253 team batting average—the fifth-best in MLB—were determined to capitalize on their home-field advantage and improve their 25-36 record in West Sacramento. On the other side, the Angels aimed to break out of their recent slump, having been outscored by opponents over their last ten games. With the over/under set at 10 ½ runs, fans braced for an offensive showdown under the Saturday night lights. Could the A’s continue their late-season surge and stun the Angels once again, or would Los Angeles reclaim control and show why they’ve dominated this matchup all year? Athletics vs Angels, Locked on A’s podcast, Los Angeles Angels recap, Luis Morales rookie pitcher, MLB Saturday night showdown, Taylor Ward and Zach Neto highlights, Shea Langeliers home runs, Tyler Soderstrom offensive surge, Angels playoff hopes, West Sacramento baseball analysis, Athletics batting average stats, Tyler Anderson pitching struggles, MLB late-season drama, MLB over/under predictions Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

The A’s put on a complete performance in a 10-3 win over the Angels, powered by strong pitching and explosive offense. Jack Perkins set the tone early with five solid innings, racking up seven strikeouts while keeping the Angels in check. After Colby Thomas launched a three-run homer in the third, the A’s offense never looked back, giving Perkins the cushion he needed. The big blow came late, when rookie sensation Nick Kurtz crushed a three-run bomb in the eighth to put the game out of reach. Shea Langeliers also went deep, while Brent Rooker and Darell Hernaiz chipped in with key hits. The bullpen locked things down, highlighted by clean innings from Michael Kelly, Justin Sterner, Elvis Alvarado, and Ben Bowden. It was a statement win—young bats mashing, pitchers executing, and the A’s proving once again they’re not a team to overlook. A’s vs Angels recap, Athletics vs Angels highlights, A’s podcast, Nick Kurtz home run, Colby Thomas home run, Jack Perkins strikeouts, A’s win Angels, Las Vegas A’s highlights, A’s postgame reaction, Athletics Angels full game recap, Locked On A’s, A’s 2025 season, A’s offense explodes, Vegas A’s young stars, Athletics beat Angels 10-3 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Big market MLB teams are struggling. Are the Mets, Yankees, and Dodgers facing a crisis? Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze the unexpected challenges for baseball's powerhouses. From the New York Mets' shocking collapse to the Los Angeles Dodgers' luxury tax manipulation, the hosts dissect recent performances and financial strategies. The Chicago Cubs' small-market approach comes under fire, while playoff predictions spark heated debate. Sully argues the current MLB economic structure pits "28 teams against the Mets and the Dodgers," potentially leading to future labor disputes. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

The Rays turned Game 3 into a showcase of power and precision, jumping out to an early lead thanks to a first-inning barrage that included a Josh Lowe ground-rule double and Junior Caminero’s thunderous line-drive double. Brandon Lowe added a massive 458-foot homer in the second, and the Rays kept the A’s reeling with timely hitting, aggressive baserunning, and capitalizing on defensive miscues. Drew Rasmussen kept the A’s lineup off balance, while the Rays’ speed on the bases consistently put pressure on the A’s defense. The A’s struggled to generate momentum, with Lawrence Butler providing the lone highlight with a solo homer and Gio Urshela knocking in a run later in the game. By the ninth, Mason Englert closed out the A’s in style, and the Rays walked away with a dominant 8-2 victory, leaving the A’s to regroup and refocus for the next game in the series. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

The Rays struggled to find momentum early in the game, with their batters consistently falling victim to Lopez's commanding presence on the mound. Tampa Bay's first three innings were marked by strikeouts and weak contact, as Lopez efficiently shut down any potential threats. The Athletics, on the other hand, managed to chip away at Baz's pitching with timely hits, including Thomas's clutch double in the second inning that brought Soderstrom home for an early lead. As the game progressed, the Athletics capitalized on errors and wild pitches by the Rays to extend their advantage. A pivotal moment came in the fourth inning when Butler scored on a catching error by Fortes, followed by Soderstrom's double that drove in another run. Tampa Bay's bats briefly showed signs of life in the fourth inning with a pair of singles from Lowe and Díaz, but they ultimately failed to convert these hits into runs. The Athletics' defense proved impenetrable, consistently shutting down Tampa Bay's attempts to rally. A’s vs Rays 2025, Athletics vs Rays highlights, Joey Lopez A’s, Tyler Soderstrom A’s, Lawrence Butler A’s, Max Thomas A’s, Shane Baz Rays, Sacramento baseball, A’s win over Rays, Athletics pitching highlights, MLB 2025 recap, Athletics game highlights, Athletics podcast, Locked On A’s, Athletics offense explosion, Athletics statement win, A’s hot streak 2025, MLB Sacramento game recap, Rays Athletics full game breakdown, Athletics contender status Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

The A’s came out on the wrong end of a power surge Monday night, falling 7-4 to the Rays after Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero delivered back-to-back home runs in the seventh inning. Ryan Pepiot held the A’s to just one run through six-plus innings, with his only blemish coming on Shea Langeliers’ solo homer in the fifth. Christopher Morel and Josh Lowe each chipped in RBIs for Tampa Bay, while Nick Fortes’ two-run single in the second set the tone early. The A’s made it interesting late when Tyler Soderstrom launched a three-run bomb in the seventh to cut the deficit from five runs to two. But the Rays added insurance on Lowe’s sacrifice fly in the eighth, and Pete Fairbanks nailed down his 20th save despite a leadoff double from Nick Kurtz in the ninth. The loss snaps the A’s momentum and gives Tampa Bay the jump in the series. Athletics, A’s, Tampa Bay Rays, Brandon Lowe, Junior Caminero, Tyler Soderstrom, Shea Langeliers, Ryan Pepiot, MLB highlights, A’s game recap, MLB home runs, A’s vs Rays, MLB 2025, baseball highlights, A’s podcast, Locked On A’s, Pete Fairbanks save, MLB game reaction Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

The A’s are staring down the final 42 games of the season with a playoff spot still in play—but the math is merciless. They’ll need to go 30-12 down the stretch, a .714 winning percentage, just to punch their ticket to October. Most fanbases would treat that as a funeral march, but this team doesn’t do pity parties. They do fight. They’ve already shown they can beat anyone, anywhere, and with a rotation settling in, an offense that’s suddenly found its bite, and a bullpen that’s figuring out how to slam doors shut, this isn’t a dream—it’s a challenge. And challenges are what the A’s have lived for all year. This run won’t be for the faint of heart. Every inning from here on out will feel like October baseball, every game a must-win event. But the schedule lines up with opportunity, the clubhouse is buying in, and momentum—when it hits—can turn good teams into dangerous ones. This is about turning a mathematical improbability into a historic run. And if it happens, the baseball world won’t just notice—they’ll be forced to reckon with the fact that the A’s were never dead, just loading the slingshot. A's playoff push, A's must go 30-12, Athletics playoff chase, A's 2025 MLB season, Las Vegas A's baseball, A's September schedule, MLB playoff race 2025, Athletics late-season run, A's postseason hopes, A's miracle run, MLB standings A's, A's baseball news, A's clutch wins, A's hot streak, A's wild card race, Athletics pennant chase Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

In a dramatic 3-2 win over the Orioles, the A’s turned Camden Yards into their personal stage for late-game chaos. Trailing 2-1 in the ninth, Darell Hernaiz worked a leadoff walk before Gio Urshela singled to put the tying run aboard. That’s when pinch runner Lawrence Butler decided stop signs were merely suggestions, blowing past third base coach Eric Martins on Willie MacIver’s laser double down the left-field line. The relay from Gunnar Henderson beat Butler home, but catcher Alex Jackson fumbled the scoop, allowing Butler to slide across for the go-ahead run. MacIver’s clutch swing not only stunned the Baltimore crowd but also secured the series for the City-less A’s. Baltimore’s Cade Povich deserved better after six strong innings, but the O’s offense stayed ice-cold when it mattered most. Luis Morales, making his first big league start, walked five but somehow allowed no hits over 2.2 innings. Elvis Alvarado then came in breathing pure fire, topping 100 mph to slam the door in the ninth. A’s bats may have been quiet most of the afternoon, but when the opportunity came, they pounced — proof that this team doesn’t just hang around in games, they steal them. A’s, Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Willie MacIver, Lawrence Butler, Keegan Akin, Elvis Alvarado, Darell Hernaiz, Gio Urshela, Cade Povich, Luis Morales, MLB highlights, ninth inning rally, MLB game recap, Camden Yards, City-less A’s, MLB series win, MLB podcast, Locked On A’s, MLB news, MLB scores, MLB 2025 season Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Jack Perkins didn’t just win his first big league game—he did it with style, shutting down the Orioles after a rocky first inning. Gunnar Henderson’s early three-run homer could have rattled a rookie, but Perkins responded by retiring 18 of the next 19 batters he faced, pumping 94-96 mph heat deep into his 84-pitch outing. It was the kind of performance that makes you think the A’s might have something special in the 25-year-old right-hander. Meanwhile, the offense treated Camden Yards like a pinball machine. Shea Langeliers stayed scorching hot with his 23rd homer in a 3-for-4 night, Brent Rooker crushed his 24th, and Nick Kurtz extended his on-base streak to 24 games. Four hitters—Langeliers, Rooker, Kurtz, and Tyler Soderstrom—are now sitting at 20+ homers and 50+ RBIs, powering an A’s lineup ranked top 10 in nearly every major offensive category. This was the team’s 10th double-digit scoring night of the year, and it came in emphatic 11-3 fashion. A’s, Athletics, MLB, Jack Perkins, Shea Langeliers, Brent Rooker, Nick Kurtz, Tyler Soderstrom, A’s highlights, Athletics highlights, Jack Perkins first win, Shea Langeliers home run, Brent Rooker home run, Nick Kurtz on-base streak, A’s vs Orioles, Camden Yards, MLB highlights, Oakland Athletics, Athletics offense, A’s home runs, Athletics vs Orioles recap, A’s baseball, Athletics baseball, MLB pitching prospects, MLB rookie pitcher, Athletics lineup stats, A’s 2025 season, Athletics big win, Athletics blowout, Jack Perkins pitching Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Baltimore made the early statement tonight—Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle drilled back-to-back homers in the very first inning, accounting for two of the Orioles’ only three hits yet enough to give them a lead they never let go. Behind them, starter Tomoyuki Sugano wove a masterpiece—seven innings of quiet control that kept the A’s off-balance. When the ninth rolled around, Keegan Akin slipped in to slam the door, delivering a flawless save and sealing a gritty 3–2 win. This episode will unpack how two swings early can define a contest, spotlight the calm and precision of Sugano’s start, and meditate on why destroying a game in the first inning can be as poetic as it is ruthless. We’ll ask: did the A's just flinch at the wrong moment—or is this how fast nights at Camden Yards go when the bats strike first? It’s a lesson in urgency, execution, and how sometimes, the fastest way to win is to say “here’s your statement”—and stick the landing. Orioles beat A’s 3-2, Rutschman home run, Mountcastle home run, Sugano great start, A’s loss recap, Orioles Friday win, Athletics vs Orioles 2025, Camden Yards recap, Orioles pitching performance, MLB highlights Orioles A’s Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

The Milwaukee Brewers are on fire, boasting a 41-15 record in their last 60 games. Can they maintain this momentum into October? Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze the Brewers' success, including unexpected contributions from players like Isaac Collins. The American League playoff picture remains murky, with teams like the Blue Jays, Mariners, and Astros vying for position. Which AL team has the most complete roster? The hosts debate the strengths and weaknesses of bubble teams, including the Cincinnati Reds and their potential late-season surge. Tune in for expert insights on how late-season performance could reshape the playoff landscape and why some teams might be more dangerous than their records suggest. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Jacob Lopez took the mound for the A’s today, delivering yet another standout performance. Lopez went 7.2 innings, allowed 3 hits, 0 Runs, Struck Out 10 and did not walk anyone after throwing 114 Pitches. A Career Outing for Lopez who has now not allowed a run in his last 17 Innings. This was another calm masterpiece from a starter who's quietly climbing toward ace status. Offensively, The A’s did their part early: Colby Thomas blasted his first career home run in the second, Shea Langeliers followed with a sacrifice fly that padded the lead, and another Thomas sac fly later extended the cushion to 4–0, setting the stage for an A’s payday. Tyler Soderstrom tacked on a solo homer in the 8th to make it 5-0. Lopez made the Nationals look flustered—stalled by both his steady presence and the early offensive explosion. Washington’s bats were silent, unable to muster anything as Lopez was just dominant. Behind him, the A’s defense backs up every pitch, even turning a bizarre double play on a batter-interference call to keep Washington off balance. Even Tyler Soderstrom flashed the glove with a great catch in Left Field. This episode digs into Lopez’s mechanics, the timing of those early runs, and why this combination of clutch pitching and opportunistic hitting has A’s fans dreaming—maybe, just maybe, the season’s found its late-summer groove. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Cade Cavalli’s return to the mound after 1,076 days felt like a movie moment—and he pitched like he meant it. He fired 4⅓ scoreless innings, struck out six, and reminded everyone exactly why he was once one of the franchise’s most tantalizing prospects. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Springs gave the A’s early hope, retiring 15 straight Nationals before the bottom of the sixth flipped the script. That change came via a leadoff solo shot from Riley Adams to knot it at 1–1. The real exclamation point came in the ninth, when Robert Hassell III doubled and CJ Abrams delivered a walk‑off single that ended a painful six‑game losing streak for the Nationals. Redemption, resilience, rookies rising—tonight had it all. Nationals vs Athletics recap tonight, Nationals walk-off win 2–1, CJ Abrams walk-off, Cade Cavalli return, Quantum Cavalli return recap, Riley Adams home run sixth, A’s Springs dominant start, Nationals end six-game losing streak, MLB August 6 2025 Nationals A’s, Washington Nationals highlights Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com.

A seismic shift hit Nationals Park on August 5, 2025: Shea Langeliers debuted in the leadoff spot and blasted three home runs in front of stunned Washington pitching, joining Johnny Bench, Gary Carter, and Travis d’Arnaud as the only catchers ever with multiple 3‑HR games—and the only two to do it from the leadoff spot all-time. Langeliers finished with five hits and four runs scored in a historic 16–7 A’s rout, supported by a 24-hit eruption—their most since September 2019. JJ Bleday chipped in with a six‑RBI, four‑hit performance, while Darell Hernáiz added a solo homer and Luis Severino delivered six strong innings to pick up the win Meanwhile, the Nationals hit rock bottom—dropping their sixth straight, surrendering over 80 hits in four games, a dubious feat not seen since 1932 MacKenzie Gore struggled wildly, coughing up eight runs and 12 hits in just over three innings, pushing his ERA from 2.89 to 4.29 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Washington’s bullpen stayed its league-worst self, and chants of “Sell the team!” echoed in the stands as frustration peaked.

A's farm system buzzing with potential. Is the next MLB superstar hiding in Lansing? Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, voice of the Lansing Lugnuts, breaks down the A's top prospects, from tranquilo shortstop Leo De Vries to fireballing pitchers Kenya Huggins and Steven Echavarria. The discussion covers Tommy Tanks White's power development, Gustavo Rodriguez's meteoric rise through the minors, and outfielders Rodney Green Jr. and Ryan Lasko's tools. Goldberg-Strassler offers insider insights on each player's strengths, weaknesses, and MLB potential. Discover which A's prospect has "big league closer" written all over him and why one young hurler is being called a "rock star" on the mound. Las VegasAthletics, Lansing Lugnuts, Leo De Vries, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, minor league baseball, prospects, pitching development, Tommy Tanks White, Gustavo Rodriguez, Ryan Lasko, Cameron Leary, Cole Miller, Kenya Huggins, Steven Echavarria, Wei-En Lin, Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, Jacob Wilson, Pedro Pineda, Corey Avant, defensive skills, power hitters, switch-hitting, MLB draft, international prospects Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

The A’s wrapped up their series against the D-Backs in Sacramento with a hard-fought 6-4 loss that saw Jack Perkins make his first MLB start. The rookie had some flashes but also ran into trouble early, and the A’s couldn’t overcome a relentless Arizona lineup led by Alec Thomas and Blaze Alexander. Despite giving up three runs in the second inning, the A’s clawed back behind a two-run single from Nick Kurtz and a solo home run from JJ Bleday, but the bullpen couldn't keep it close enough late. Missed opportunities loomed large. A bases-loaded double play in the second, a lineout rocket from Rooker in the fifth, and multiple innings that ended with runners left stranded. The bright spots? Bleday continues to shine, Kurtz looks more comfortable by the day, and the A’s continue to fight. But at the end of the day, the D-Backs got the big hits when it mattered most and walked away with the series win. A's vs D-Backs highlights, Jack Perkins MLB debut, Blaze Alexander home run, Nick Kurtz A’s prospect, JJ Bleday home run, A’s vs Diamondbacks recap, Sacramento baseball 2025, Athletics postgame breakdown, A’s podcast recap, A’s bullpen issues, Bleday homer, A’s hitting struggles, Locked On A’s, A’s baseball analysis, A’s series finale loss Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

The A’s dropped Game 2 in Sacramento with a thud—a 6-2 loss to the D-Backs headlined by defensive disasters, bad umpiring, and an emotional ejection from Mark Kotsay. JT Ginn couldn’t find the zone, the defense couldn’t hold the ball, and the umpire couldn’t locate a strike zone if it came with a GPS. The A’s gave Arizona extra outs, and they cashed in. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. delivered the dagger, while the A’s bats left runners begging for help. The night took a bizarre turn in the 7th when Langeliers and Kurtz collided on a pop-up that dropped, Perdomo stole a base without a throw, and Kotsay blew up after another horrendous missed call. Even with Zac Gallen bending but not breaking through 6+ innings of work, the A’s couldn’t claw back. We break down the messy details, the troubling defensive trends, and what this means heading into the rubber match on the next Locked On A’s. A's vs D-Backs, Sacramento A’s, A’s Game Recap, Mark Kotsay Ejection, JT Ginn A’s, Shea Langeliers Collision, Nick Kurtz Error, Lourdes Gurriel Jr Highlights, Zac Gallen Start, MLB Umpire Controversy, A’s Defensive Errors, Eduarniel Nunez Debut, Michael Kelly A’s, Corbin Carroll Home Run, Tyler Soderstrom RBI, Carlos Cortes A’s, Max Schuemann A’s, JJ Bleday Pinch Hit, Kevin Ginkel Save, Locked On A’s Podcast Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)