Athletics 5, Orioles 1: A's Win Series

Sunday, June 8th, 2025

The Oakland Athletics defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Sunday, securing their first series win in over a month. Key contributions came from Max Muncy, who homered, and Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstrom, who each recorded two hits and an RBI in the victory.

Sean Newcomb (1-4) earned the win, pitching three scoreless innings in relief of starter Jacob Lopez. Grant Holman added a scoreless eighth inning, and Mason Miller closed out the game with a 1-2-3 ninth.

This series win was the Athletics' first since May 2-4, when they took two of three against Miami. It was also their first series victory at home since late April against the Chicago White Sox.

The Athletics took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning against Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano. Lawrence Butler led off with a single and later scored on a two-out single by Tyler Soderstrom.

Baltimore tied the game in the second inning with an unearned run off Jacob Lopez, resulting from a throwing error by catcher Jhonny Pereda during a pickoff attempt.

Jhonny Pereda redeemed himself in the bottom of the second, hitting a go-ahead RBI double. Lawrence Butler followed with an RBI on a fielder's choice, and Jacob Wilson added an RBI single, extending the Athletics' lead to 4-1.

Max Muncy capped the scoring by leading off the eighth inning with his third home run of the season against Bryan Baker.

Athletics starter Jacob Lopez pitched four innings, allowing four hits and striking out five before being relieved by Newcomb.

For the Orioles, starter Tomoyuki Sugano (5-4) took the loss, giving up four runs (three earned) on eight hits over 4 1/3 innings. Scott Blewett followed Sugano and pitched effectively in relief.

The loss came after the Orioles had swept the Mariners in their previous series in Seattle.

Key Moment

Jhonny Pereda's go-ahead RBI double in the second inning shifted the momentum and gave the Athletics a lead they would not relinquish.

Key Stat

Rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson continued his impressive hitting streak, finishing 2 for 4 in the game. This marked his fifth consecutive game with multiple hits and seventh overall, as he is now 20 for 40 during his nine-game hitting streak. Wilson's batting average rose to .372, trailing only the Yankees' Aaron Judge, who began the day hitting .390.

Up Next

The Athletics are scheduled to begin a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Starter information was not announced for either team.

The Orioles return home to start a six-game homestand. They will open a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Detroit is expected to start RHP Sawyer Gipson-Long (0-0, 7.36), while Baltimore had not announced a starter.

In summary, the Oakland Athletics defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Sunday, June 8, 2025, securing a home series victory.

This win ended a significant series drought for the Athletics.

Offensive highlights included a Max Muncy home run and multi-hit games with RBIs from Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstrom.

Jhonny Pereda delivered the key go-ahead RBI double in the second inning.

Sean Newcomb earned the pitching win in relief, while Jacob Lopez started for the Athletics.

Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano was charged with the loss.

Rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson extended his hitting streak and improved his notable batting average.

Both clubs prepare for their upcoming series.

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