September 22, 2026 • 9:40 PM • Sutter Health Park
Status
Final
Athletics
ATH
9
Los Angeles Angels
LAA
7
Athletics
Starter
Los Angeles Angels
Starter
Athletics
61-95 (.391)
Div
#4
WC
#11
GB
16.5
Los Angeles Angels
60-96 (.385)
Div
#5
WC
#12
GB
17.5
| Stat | Athletics | Los Angeles Angels |
|---|---|---|
| OPS | .719 | .679 |
| HR | 194 | 154 |
| Runs | 699 | 655 |
| ERA | 5.51 | 4.29 |
| WHIP | 1.51 | 1.35 |
| Strikeouts | 1356 | 1439 |
Athletics
Hitters
Pitchers
Los Angeles Angels
Hitters
Pitchers
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Angels | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 1 |
| Athletics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | 9 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Angels | |||||||
| Zach Neto (SS) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Trout (DH) | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vaughn Grissom (1B) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzer Guzman (3B) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Moisés Ballesteros (C) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Siri (CF) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wade Meckler (LF) | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Moore (2B) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryce Teodosio (LF) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Josh Lowe (RF) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Oswald Peraza (PH) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Yusei Kikuchi (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luke Murphy (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| José Fermin (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tayler Saucedo (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sam Bachman (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Blake Weiman (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Athletics | |||||||
| Henry Bolte (CF) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Shea Langeliers (DH) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lawrence Butler (RF) | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Gelof (3B) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tommy White (1B) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff McNeil (1B) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer (2B) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Donovan Walton (2B) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Stefanic (2B) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Heim (C) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alika Williams (SS) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Clarke (CF) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Cortes (LF) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brady Basso (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Scott Blewett (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Seth Johnson (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Drew Rom (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luis Medina (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hogan Harris (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Angels | |||||||
| Yusei Kikuchi | 5.1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Luke Murphy | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| José Fermin | 0.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tayler Saucedo | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Bachman | 1.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Weiman | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Athletics | |||||||
| Brady Basso | 2.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Scott Blewett | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Seth Johnson | 2.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Drew Rom | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Medina | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hogan Harris | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
top 1 • Groundout • 0-1
Denzer Guzman grounds out, shortstop Alika Williams to first baseman Tommy White. Mike Trout scores. Vaughn Grissom to 3rd.
top 3 • Single • 0-2
Vaughn Grissom singles on a ground ball to left fielder Henry Bolte. Zach Neto scores. Mike Trout to 2nd.
top 3 • Home Run • 0-5
Denzer Guzman homers (8) on a fly ball to left center field. Mike Trout scores. Vaughn Grissom scores.
top 6 • Single • 0-6
Vaughn Grissom singles on a ground ball to left fielder Henry Bolte. Zach Neto scores.
bottom 6 • Triple • 1-6
Lawrence Butler triples (2) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Jose Siri. Shea Langeliers scores.
bottom 6 • Fielders Choice • 2-6
Jeff McNeil reaches on a fielder's choice. Lawrence Butler scores. Zack Gelof to 2nd. Throwing error by first baseman Vaughn Grissom.
bottom 7 • Triple • 3-6
Carlos Cortes triples (2) on a line drive to right fielder Wade Meckler. Alika Williams scores.
bottom 7 • Single • 4-6
Shea Langeliers singles on a line drive to left fielder Bryce Teodosio, deflected by third baseman Denzer Guzman. Carlos Cortes scores. Henry Bolte to 2nd.
bottom 7 • Walk • 5-6
Jeff McNeil walks. Henry Bolte scores. Shea Langeliers to 3rd. Zack Gelof to 2nd.
bottom 8 • Home Run • 7-6
Carlos Cortes homers (10) on a fly ball to right center field. Alika Williams scores.
bottom 8 • Home Run • 9-6
Zack Gelof homers (20) on a fly ball to left field. Lawrence Butler scores.
top 9 • Single • 9-7
Christian Moore singles on a ground ball to shortstop Alika Williams, deflected by pitcher Hogan Harris. Jose Siri scores. Wade Meckler to 2nd.
Recap
WEST SACRAMENTO – Ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Angels at Sutter Health Park, manager Mark Kotsay was asked what would constitute a successful final homestand for the Athletics. His answer was simple. “Put up a winning homestand,” Kotsay said. “These next two games against the Angels and then
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A's score nine unanswered runs in 9-7 win over Angels
Watch highlightCondensed Game: LAA@ATH - 9/22/26
Watch highlightA's rally for NINE unanswered runs in win over Angels
Watch highlightZack Gelof's two-run home run (20)
Watch highlightDenzer Guzman's three-run home run (8)
Watch highlightCarlos Cortes' two hits, three RBIs in A's 9-7 win
Watch highlightCarlos Cortes' pinch-hit RBI triple
Watch highlightChristian Moore's RBI single
Watch highlightCarlos Cortes' go-ahead two-run home run (10)
Watch highlightLawrence Butler's RBI triple
Watch highlightVaughn Grissom's second RBI single
Watch highlightShea Langeliers' RBI single
Watch highlightWade Meckler's sweet diving catch
Watch highlightJeff McNeil's RBI walk
Watch highlightJeff McNeil's RBI fielder's choice
Watch highlightVaughn Grissom's RBI single
Watch highlightBryce Teodosio's great reaching grab
Watch highlightDenzer Guzman's RBI groundout
Watch highlightYusei Kikuchi strikes out Henry Bolte
Watch highlightBrady Basso strikes out Bryce Teodosio
Watch highlightHogan Harris seals A's 9-7 win after ABS challenge
Watch highlightJoshua Kuroda-Grauer receives ovation in A's return
Watch highlightCarlos Cortes on his growth over the season, more
Watch highlightMark Kotsay talks A's bullpen, Carlos Cortes in win
Watch highlightChristian Moore strikes out after ABS challenge
Watch highlightBall 3 confirmed after ABS challenge
Watch highlightStrike 1 call overturned after ABS challenge
Watch highlightWade Meckler walks after ABS challenge
Watch highlightStrike 1 call overturned after ABS challenge
Watch highlightYusei Kikuchi tosses 5 1/3 innings vs. Athletics
Watch highlightCarlos Cortes' smooth leaping grab
Watch highlightBreaking down Brady Basso's pitches
Watch highlightDenzer Guzman: Home Run Statcast Analysis
Watch highlightAnalyzing Denzer Guzman's home run through bat tracking
Watch highlightBreaking down Yusei Kikuchi's pitches
Watch highlightYusei Kikuchi's outing against the Athletics
Watch highlightBreaking down Zack Gelof's home run
Watch highlightThe distance behind Carlos Cortes' home run
Watch highlightAnalyzing Carlos Cortes' home run through bat tracking
Watch highlightAnalyzing Zack Gelof's home run through bat tracking
Watch highlighttop 9 • Strikeout • 9-7
Oswald Peraza challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Oswald Peraza called out on strikes.
top 9 • Single • 9-7
Christian Moore singles on a ground ball to shortstop Alika Williams, deflected by pitcher Hogan Harris. Jose Siri scores. Wade Meckler to 2nd.
top 9 • Single • 9-6
Wade Meckler singles on a ground ball to pitcher Hogan Harris. Jose Siri to 3rd.
top 9 • Single • 9-6
Jose Siri singles on a ground ball to second baseman Michael Stefanic.
top 9 • Grounded Into DP • 9-6
Moisés Ballesteros grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Stefanic to shortstop Alika Williams to first baseman Jeff McNeil. Denzer Guzman out at 2nd. Moisés Ballesteros out at 1st.
top 9 • Walk • 9-6
Denzer Guzman walks.
bottom 8 • Strikeout • 9-6
Jeff McNeil called out on strikes.
bottom 8 • Home Run • 9-6
Zack Gelof homers (20) on a fly ball to left field. Lawrence Butler scores.
bottom 8 • Double • 7-6
Lawrence Butler hits a ground-rule double (18) on a line drive to right field.
bottom 8 • Groundout • 7-6
Shea Langeliers grounds out softly, third baseman Denzer Guzman to first baseman Vaughn Grissom.
bottom 8 • Groundout • 7-6
Henry Bolte grounds out, catcher Moisés Ballesteros to first baseman Vaughn Grissom.
bottom 8 • Home Run • 7-6
Carlos Cortes homers (10) on a fly ball to right center field. Alika Williams scores.
bottom 8 • Single • 5-6
Alika Williams singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jose Siri.
top 8 • Pop Out • 5-6
Vaughn Grissom pops out to shortstop Alika Williams.
top 8 • Walk • 5-6
Mike Trout walks. Christian Moore to 2nd.
top 8 • Lineout • 5-6
Zach Neto lines out to left fielder Carlos Cortes.
top 8 • Strikeout • 5-6
Josh Lowe strikes out swinging.
top 8 • Single • 5-6
Christian Moore singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman Zack Gelof.
bottom 7 • Pop Out • 5-6
Jonah Heim pops out to first baseman Vaughn Grissom.
bottom 7 • Lineout • 5-6
Michael Stefanic lines out to center fielder Jose Siri.
bottom 7 • Walk • 5-6
Jeff McNeil walks. Henry Bolte scores. Shea Langeliers to 3rd. Zack Gelof to 2nd.
bottom 7 • Hit By Pitch • 4-6
Zack Gelof hit by pitch.
bottom 7 • Sac Bunt • 4-6
Lawrence Butler out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Denzer Guzman to second baseman Christian Moore. Henry Bolte to 3rd. Shea Langeliers to 2nd.
bottom 7 • Single • 4-6
Shea Langeliers singles on a line drive to left fielder Bryce Teodosio, deflected by third baseman Denzer Guzman. Carlos Cortes scores. Henry Bolte to 2nd.
bottom 7 • Walk • 3-6
Henry Bolte walks.
bottom 7 • Triple • 3-6
Carlos Cortes triples (2) on a line drive to right fielder Wade Meckler. Alika Williams scores.
bottom 7 • Single • 2-6
Alika Williams singles on a fly ball to center fielder Jose Siri.
top 7 • Groundout • 2-6
Wade Meckler grounds out, shortstop Alika Williams to first baseman Jeff McNeil.
top 7 • Groundout • 2-6
Jose Siri grounds out, pitcher Drew Rom to first baseman Jeff McNeil.
top 7 • Flyout • 2-6
Moisés Ballesteros flies out to left fielder Henry Bolte.
