A Close Battle at the Coliseum
The Oakland Athletics gave us quite a ride tonight at the Coliseum, going toe-to-toe with the Los Angeles Angels in a thrilling game that unfortunately ended with the A's just shy of triumph, losing 4-3.Getting Ahead Early
Things started heating up in the bottom of the first inning when Lawrence Butler kicked things off with a double, followed by Jacob Wilson's walk. Despite Tyler Soderstrom being hit by a pitch and our hopes soaring high, Brent Rooker's ground into a double play allowed Lawrence Butler to score. Shea Langeliers then reached base on an infield single, bringing Wilson home as well, positioning us at 2-1.
Things were looking promising!Angels Pull Ahead, A's Fight On
Despite a lead change in the third inning after Nolan Schanuel and Taylor Ward brought the heat with a homer and a powerful 423-feet homer respectively, the Athletics didn't back down. A nifty single from Rooker in the fifth inning drove Soderstrom home, reducing the Angels' advantage to one run, 4-3. The tenacity didn't end there as our team fought hard in each subsequent inning, trying to close the gap!A Gripping Endgame
Heading into the ninth, the tension was across the stadium. We came so close with Schuemann's fervent steal after running for Wilson, but the Angels closed it with a solid defense, holding on to their lead as Soderstrom struck out swinging. A nail-biter till the end, our A's gave Angel fans a real scare! Although this one didn’t go our way, the fight was fierce, showcasing the resilience and potential of our players.
There’s always the next game, and we'll be back, louder and stronger! Let’s keep the Green and Gold spirit high!
Scoreboard for Angels @ Athletics (May 20th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 |