A's Pitcher Sean Newcomb Wins Game Without Facing a Batter

Newcomb's rare pickoff play and Langeliers' homer lead to historic victory for Oakland

Sean Newcomb recorded a win with a pickoff, making him the first in A's history to do so without facing a batter.
The pickoff occurred in the eighth inning with a 1-1 count, ending the inning and setting up the A's comeback.
Shea Langeliers hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Closer Mason Miller secured the win with his 14th save of the season.
This was Newcomb's first win of the season after a challenging start.