Tough Day at the Coliseum
It's always a beautiful day for baseball at the Oakland Coliseum, but today was a tough one for us A's fans. The Miami Marlins took us down 12-3 in a game that had its moments but ultimately left us yearning for more from our Athletics.Early Struggles Set the Tone
The game got off to a rocky start with the Marlins jumping out to a 4-0 lead in the top of the 1st. Nick Gordon delivered the big blow with a three-run homer that quickly silenced the crowd. As always, we held onto hope, cheering loudly as our boys took their turns at bat, but the Marlins' pitching kept our hitters mostly quiet early on.A Glimmer of Hope in the 4th
In the 4th inning, the A’s fans had something to cheer about. Brent Rooker and Darell Hernaiz sparked a bit of a rally, with Hernaiz knocking in Rooker and later, a Marlins' error allowed another run to cross, cutting the deficit to 5-2. It felt like the momentum might be shifting our way, but that hope was short-lived.
Marlins Pull Away Late
As the game progressed, the Marlins continued to pile on, extending their lead and quieting any thoughts of an A’s comeback. Despite a solo effort from Max Schuemann in the 8th, bringing in Rooker to make it 8-3, the Marlins were relentless, adding four more runs in the top of the 9th to seal their victory.Looking Ahead
It was a rough one, folks. As passionate A's fans, we ride the highs and endure the lows alongside our team. There were some positives to take away, like Hernaiz and Schuemann showing some spark at the plate, and Kyle McCann making solid contact. But baseball is a game of consistency, and we'll need to find more of it to turn things around.As we look to the next game, let's rally behind our A’s, remembering that every day brings a new opportunity. We've seen this team bounce back before, and there’s nothing like a day at the Coliseum rooting for our Athletics. Let’s shake this one off and come back stronger!
Scoreboard for Marlins @ Athletics (May 5th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 |