Game Recap: Ups and Downs at the Coliseum
Well, fellow A's fans, tonight's game against the Houston Astros was quite a rollercoaster.
The final score was 11-5 in favor of the Astros, who came out swinging from the get-go. As an A's fan, it was tough to watch our team struggle early on, but there were still a few bright spots to highlight! 
Early Inning Struggles
The game started on a rough note for us, as the Astros jumped ahead in the top of the first inning. By the end of the second inning, they had already built a 5-0 lead. Notably, Victor Caratini and Jose Altuve made their presence felt with some crucial hits. Meanwhile, our bats seemed a bit cold. It was tough to see strikeout after strikeout from guys like Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstrom. But we have to acknowledge Shea Langeliers who managed to put the ball in play a couple of times early in the game.Slugger Moment and Late Game Spirit
Despite the odds, the A's showed some grit in the later innings!
In the sixth inning, Nick Kurtz sent a missile over the left-center wall, giving us our first run and a reason to cheer in the stands. In the eighth inning, he did it again, bringing our total to 3 runs after a two-run homer! 
Our guys didn’t give up, and it was reflected in the ninth inning when JJ Bleday and Max Schuemann helped push across a couple more runs to make it respectable.Conclusion and Looking Ahead
It’s always tough to take a loss, especially at home, but it’s games like these that build character and resilience. We tipped our caps to the Astros tonight, and now it's time to rally behind our team as we prep for the next one. As fans, we will keep cheering and believing in our boys through thick and thin. Keep your heads up, A's fans, and let's keep the spirit alive!
Scoreboard for Astros @ Athletics (September 25th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 1 |