A’s Drop Saturday Contest To Giants 6-4
The Athletics lost to the Giants 6-4 in a Saturday matchup at Sutter Health Park, dropping their record to 23-22. Starter Luis Severino struggled, allowing five earned runs over six innings, while Casey Schmitt hit two home runs for the Giants. Despite the loss, the A’s remain in position to win the series with a victory in the final game.
- ▪The game took place at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California on May 16, 2026.
- ▪Casey Schmitt hit two home runs, including a solo shot in the first and a two-run homer in the third inning.
- ▪Luis Severino pitched six innings, giving up 10 hits, 5 earned runs, and 2 home runs.
- ▪The Athletics recorded an RBI force out by Jeff McNeil in the fifth inning to begin their comeback attempt.
- ▪Despite the loss, the A’s still had a chance to win the series with a victory in the final game.
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