A’s advance to ALDS after defeating White Sox 6-4
Oakland – A bit over zealous with perfection today, led to the Chicago White Sox using seven different pitchers through six frames. The A’s took advantage and scored six runs over two frames. Oakland’s manager Bob Melvin used a more patient approach with his bullpen. The results, the A’s are moving on to the American…
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A’s force Wild Card Game 3 after bats come alive early
Oakland – A different game, and a different mentality. The A’s knew they had one option after yesterday’s loss. In a must-win game, they got off to a great start by scoring five runs early off Dallas Keuchel. Oakland tied the AL Wild Card series by beating the Chicago White Sox 5-3 forcing a deciding…
A’s struggle against Giolito in Wild Card Game 1
Oakland – In the best-of-three game Wild Card series, the A’s didn’t get off to the start they wanted. Lucas Giolito almost pitched a perfect game while Oakland’s offense struggled against him. The result proved costly as the A’s lost 4-1 to the Chicago White Sox. “Giolito was good,” said A’s manager Bob Melvin. “We…
Bassitt’s shutout night capped by Canha’s walk-off homer
Oakland – Another unbelievable outing by Chris Bassitt proved he’ll be more than ready for the postseason which begins next week. After a scoreless shutout through seven frames, Mark Canha’s walk-off homer in the tenth was what the A’s needed in their 3-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners. “He’s been so consistent for us…
49ers lose key players in win over the Jets
UPDATE——————————————————————————————————————————————————————– 4pm — Nick Bosa and Solomon Thomas are both out for the season with a torn left ACL. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan held his usual press conference today and didn’t have much information on the injuries because the MRI truck broke down. “We had an MRI truck scheduled up here, and that truck…
Luzardo tosses a shutout, A’s beat Giants 6-0
Oakland – The A’s reduced their magic number to clinch the American League West to one. Oakland’s 6-0 shutout victory over the Giants today came behind the outstanding pitching of Jesus Luzardo. The A’s have won five of Luzardo’s six starts at the Coliseum this season, while limiting opponents to two runs or less in…
A’s clinch postseason and take home the Bay Bridge Trophy
Oakland – It was another stellar night of baseball for the A’s as they clinched a postseason spot and reclaimed the Bay Bridge Trophy. Matt Olson’s three-run homer and Chris Bassitt’s dominant performance on the mound powered Oakland to a 6-0 shutout victory over the San Francisco Giants. Bassitt was nearly untouchable, holding the Giants…
49ers injury update for this week
Santa Clara – Injuries continue to plaque the 49ers, after Week One a few key players were out of practice on Wednesday. Veteran player Richard Sherman was added to the Injured Reserve List with a calf injury. The loss of Sherman is a huge hit to the defense, leaving only three active cornerbacks on the…
Cardinals Late Rally Ruins 49ers Home Opener
Santa Clara – The 49ers aimed to put last season behind them, but their first game of the new season didn’t go as planned. Despite a strong start, San Francisco fell to the Arizona Cardinals, 24-20, after a series of penalties, miscommunications, and sloppy play allowed Arizona to rally in the fourth quarter. Arizona quarterback…
Deebo Samuel Out for Sunday’s Home Opener
Santa Clara – Wide receiver Deebo Samuel remains out with a foot injury, and cornerback Jason Verrett is sidelined due to a hamstring issue. Samuel has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Following his successful foot surgery in June, Samuel is expected to return in Week 2 or 3. Head coach…