Victory for the A’s! 
What a thrilling game, A's fans! The Oakland Athletics clinched a nail-biting contest against the Seattle Mariners, winning 5-4. It's moments like these that make being an A’s fan all the more rewarding! Let's dive into the game highlights!Early Struggles 
The game started off shaky for the A's. In the top of the 1st inning, Mariners' Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, putting Seattle up 2-0. But hey, it’s baseball—anything can happen!A Spark in the Third Inning 
The third inning was a turning point for us. JJ Bleday doubled and then Shea Langeliers came up clutch with a mammoth homer to left field, bringing in Brent Rooker and Bleday to score. That put us ahead 4-3! Way to go, Langeliers! 
Defensive Excellence 
Our defense held strong throughout the game. The Mariners managed to tie the game at 4-4 in the sixth inning, but despite multiple opportunities, they couldn’t capitalize further thanks to some stellar pitching and fielding.Nail-Biting Climax in the 9th Inning 
With the score all tied up at 4-4 in the bottom of the 9th, Shea Langeliers stepped up to the plate and launched his second homer of the game, sending the ball 418 feet to left field! What a way to end it with a bang! 
Player Highlights 
- Shea Langeliers was undoubtedly the hero of the game with his two homers, driving in four critical runs.
- Let's not forget JJ Bleday and Brent Rooker for their key hits and getting on base when it mattered.
This game was a rollercoaster, but our A’s showed resilience and heart. Can’t wait to see what they do next! Go A’s!
Scoreboard for Mariners @ Athletics (September 2nd, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |