Tonight in West Sacramento, the A’s mounted an unforgettable performance, trading early fireworks with the Blue Jays before seizing control mid‑game. Rookie lefty Jacob Lopez stymied Toronto for five innings, earning critical outs against heavy hitters like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. George Springer and Brent Rooker burned his torch, sending two clutch shots deep into the stands—igniting the crowd.

When Toronto rallied, the bullpen held strong. Alejandro Kirk’s sac fly in the 8th threatened to turn the tide, but closer Mason Miller sealed the deal with a dramatic strikeout of George Springer. This win shows that, even in temporary digs, the A’s can battle and deliver—building momentum before the All‑Star break and giving Sacramento’s first fans a real taste of major league magic.

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Toronto’s twilight warrior Max Scherzer returned to form in a major way, etching his first win in nearly a year at age 40. The Blue Jays dominated with a five‑hit masterpiece from Scherzer and a six‑run outburst in the fifth inning—thanks to sloppy A’s defense and relentless offense—securing a 7–6 lead that would hold. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. notched his 1,000th career hit, while the Jays' bullpen lockdown sealed the deal, giving Toronto a sweep‑like statement victory in their first game of this West Sacramento series.

Meanwhile, the A’s showed flashes of fight and flashed long balls late, but fell just short. Luis Severino posted six strikeouts of his own but couldn’t escape five earned runs. Nick Kurtz and Max Muncy launched homers in the late innings, and Tyler Soderstrom, fresh off a walk‑off hero moment, kept the fire burning. Despite the effort, the nomadic A’s again couldn’t hold a lead—and tonight's loss continues the story of a team battling on multiple fronts: gritty play, temporary home, and seeking consistency amid chaos.

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The red-hot Toronto Blue Jays bring their firepower west as they roll into Sacramento for a pivotal three-game weekend showdown with the A’s at Sutter Health Park. Riding high at 54–39 and leading the AL East, the Jays have rattled off one of the best runs in baseball, including a sweep of the Yankees and a near two-week stretch where they looked unstoppable. George Springer, Bo Bichette, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. headline a dangerous lineup, while veterans like Chris Bassitt and emerging arms like Paxton Schultz give Toronto the pitching edge. But with Sacramento turning into a gritty, unpredictable stop on the MLB circuit, nothing is guaranteed under the lights in West Sac. On today’s episode, we break down all the key matchups, projected pitching duels, and under-the-radar x-factors heading into this East-meets-West collision. Will the Blue Jays keep the momentum surging through the All-Star break? Can the A’s young core—including names like Tyler Soderstrom and Zack Gelof—play spoiler and shake up the playoff picture? We’ll dive into the vibes, the stakes, and why this isn’t just another July series—this one matters, and it could define how both clubs close out the summer stretch.

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Tonight’s game at Sutter Health Park was a showcase of clutch hitting, high drama, and resilience. Tyler Soderstrom blasted a massive 445-foot homer to open the night, then sealed the win with a walk-off RBI single in the 11th inning. After being down 4–3 early, the A’s battled back behind key homers from Soderstrom and Nick Kurtz, and were held in the game by a bullpen that locked down six innings with just one earned run. The game ended 5–4 after 11, giving the A’s a dramatic series win over Atlanta.

For the narrative-hungry fan, this game had everything: a scorching 99°F heat setting the stage, a dominant start from JP Sears, heroic rookie moments from Soderstrom and Kurtz, and A’s relievers who brought the thunder. With this win, the A’s nabbed their 39th victory of the season and give fans hope as they head into a showdown with the Blue Jays. It’s a story of grit, flash, and heart—just the kind of baseball fans crave.

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The A’s exploded early on offense against the Braves in Sacramento, opening a commanding 5–0 lead through a historic inside-the-park homer by Lawrence Butler, followed by homers from Rooker and Muncy—all in the first inning. Butler then homered again in the third, and Nick Kurtz delivered a career-first grand slam. The bullpen kept the momentum, culminating in a decisive 10–1 victory.

This powerhouse performance featured standout moments—Butler’s rare inside-the-park leadoff shot (first since 1943) and Kurtz’s grand slam—as well as standout pitching from Springs, Sterner, and Alvarado. This episode celebrates those highlights while setting us up for tomorrow’s next showdown.

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The A’s continue their homestand in Sacramento with a high-powered interleague clash against the Atlanta Braves—and we’ve got a Locked On crossover episode to break it all down. Jake Mastroianni from Locked On Braves joins the show to talk about everything from Matt Olson’s return to Acuña’s shockwave-inducing trade rumors. We dive deep into Atlanta’s underwhelming season, what’s gone wrong, and how the A’s might be able to exploit some real weaknesses—especially in a hitter-friendly ballpark like Sutter Health Park.

We’re covering the key matchups, pitching questions, and offensive X-factors that could turn this series into a slugfest. Can the A’s young lineup capitalize on a Braves team searching for answers? Will Acuña’s situation overshadow the on-field action? And are there real signs of life for either of these struggling ballclubs? From fireworks to fallout, this episode’s got it all. Let’s talk baseball, breakdowns, and bold predictions.

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The A’s dropped the series finale 6-2 to the Giants, and we’re breaking it all down on tonight’s postgame episode. Jacob Lopez flashed swing-and-miss stuff with eight strikeouts and seven straight punchouts at one point, but early traffic and a long-ball from Willy Adames tagged him with the loss. The bullpen faltered in the middle innings as JT Ginn couldn’t get out of a two-out jam and Luis Matos delivered the crushing blow. Despite another laser double from Denzel Clarke and a loud homer from Tyler Soderstrom, the offense once again left too many chances on the table—going just 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position.

We’ll dig into the frustrating at-bats with men on base, the growing pains of this young core, and ask whether Shea Langeliers’ behind-the-plate approach is helping—or hurting—this pitching staff. Plus, we spotlight the bullpen debut of flamethrower Mason Miller, who dominated in a low-leverage inning, and explain why the A’s simply cannot afford to keep letting winnable games slip away. All that and more on tonight’s 10:30 PM edition of Locked On A’s—your team, every day.

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Luis Severino lit the match, and the Giants poured gasoline. On today’s episode of Locked On A’s, we break down the 7-2 loss where Severino once again fell flat—4.1 innings, five earned runs, and three free passes later, the A’s were buried before they could blink. We dive deep into every missed opportunity, including two brutal double plays from Tyler Soderstrom, and explain how a promising start turned into a fire drill. From Nick Kurtz’s continued emergence to the bullpen’s attempt to stop the bleeding, we cover the full arc of a game that quickly spiraled out of control.

We also ask the hard questions: What’s the point of spending $22 million if it buys you disaster? Why is the front office targeting broken pitchers like it’s strategy? And what does this say about the broader culture inside this clubhouse? Plus, shoutouts to Justin Sterner and Hogan Harris for doing their jobs—something Severino still hasn’t figured out. The series is tied 1-1, but this loss leaves a mark. We’ve got raw takes, real accountability, and no excuses. Tap in.

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