Tough Day at the Office for the Athletics
Well, it was a rough one for us, fellow Oakland Athletics fans.
We were up against the Houston Astros, and they really came out swinging, taking the game 11-1. Our bats were mostly silent today, except for a shining moment from Lawrence Butler, who launched an impressive 418-foot homer to center field in the 4th inning. That was a real thing of beauty! 
Pitching Struggles & Missed Opportunities
Unfortunately, our pitching staff had a challenging day. The Astros lineup proved to be relentless, with Jose Altuve going yard not once, but twice, adding to their tally. Walker, Peña, and others from Houston seemed to have our number, pushing runs across with frustrating regularity. Despite some valiant effort, like Kyle Muller trying to keep the game within reach, it just wasn't our day on the mound.Looking for Bright Spots
Even in a tough loss, there were a few promising moments. Jacob Wilson and Butler showed hustle with solid hits, and newcomer Drew Avans made an appearance in the later innings with a single, offering glimpses of potential. We all know baseball's a marathon, not a sprint, and this is just one game in the long run of a season. Let's keep our heads up and look forward to bouncing back in the next one!
Hang in there, A's fans! We'll get 'em next time. Go A's!
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Astros (May 28th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |