The Athletics secured a strong start to March, defeating the Cincinnati Reds 12-4 with the team’s best spring training performance.
JT Gene Start on the mound and pick up right where the last outing left off. The Athletics right-hander pitched three scoreless innings to continue his impressive start to spring training. In the third inning, Ginn found himself in some trouble as the Reds only had one out on third and first. Gene strikes out and gets out of trouble Will Benson Then he got some help from the catcher Austin Wayanswho ended the inning by ejecting a Reds player who was trying to steal second base.
Meanwhile, the Athletics’ receiving tandem gave the team an early lead that it never relinquished. starting catcher Shay LangeliersThe Reds’ left-handed starting pitcher, who was the designated hitter, hit a two-run home run in right field today. Andrew Abbott In the first game. He hit a double in the third inning and later scored on Waynes’ three-run home run.
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Leading 6-0 after three innings, Athletics get second look at top pitching prospect Count jump. The highly regarded left-handed pitcher had a strong performance in the fourth and fifth innings, allowing just one hit while recording a strikeout. If Jump continues to pitch as he does today through the remainder of spring training and the first month or two of the minor league season, the A’s, who are in need of pitching, may soon be able to promote him to the majors.
After Jump’s encouraging performance, four pitchers who were not on the roster combined to pitch the rest of the game for the A’s. Cincinnati hit two home runs and scored four unanswered runs on relievers who were unlikely to find their way into the A’s bullpen, making the A’s victory even more uncertain.
With their seven-run lead cut to three, the Athletics held on and then scored a crucial insurance run in the eighth inning. non-roster invite first baseman Joey Menezes With the bases loaded, he hit a grand slam over the right field wall. Team A didn’t finish that inning. A few batters later, the third base rookie Tommy WhiteThis afternoon, Tommy Tanks, aka Tommy Tanks, joined the fun, hitting a home run to cap the A’s run.
This type of game is what A’s fans are most looking forward to seeing this year. The four home runs, 11 hits and 12 runs marked the team’s offense finally waking up from its offseason slumber, and the performances of Gene and Jump also led to optimism that the A’s pitching staff will improve this season.
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The Athletics look to make it two straight wins tomorrow against the San Diego Padres. right handed Mason Barnett Plans to attend his second spring training. He is looking to improve after allowing two runs in two innings in his last game. Padres will counterattack with veteran right-hander Michael Kingwho will also make his second preseason start.
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After the game, the Athletics made multiple roster cuts. They chose a right-handed pitcher Edward Neil Nunez Las Vegas Triple-A player and right-handed pitcher Henry Baez Head to Double-A Midland. Additionally, they fielded a left-handed pitcher Lin Weien and Domingo RoblesRight hand pitcher A.J Causey, JJ Goss, Kenya Huggins and Yunior Tullcatcher Sean McGuire and infielder Joey Menezes Go to their minor league camp. None of these moves come as a surprise, although it would be bad for Menezes coming off a Grand Slam campaign. If he performs well in 3A this year and the A’s need someone to fill a void, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him in Sacramento this year. Nick Kurtz and/or Brent Rooker If they are injured. Likewise, relievers nunyeHereby, Causey and Tours Could be an option to help the A’s bullpen this season.
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In addition to the prospects mentioned above, Henry Bolt Had a great day. He hit two singles in three at-bats.
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Kurtz got off to a slow start this spring, allowing just one hit in 15 at-bats. It’s still early, so he still has a long way to get into shape before the regular season begins.
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Colby Thomas Two pinch hitters today. He has been suffering from inflammation in his right elbow, which is why he did not start in Week 1 of the Cactus League.