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Lopez’s Career-High 10 Ks Propel A’s to Series-Clinching 6-0 Win

A showcase of dominant pitching paired with pivotal offense underscores Oakland’s youth-driven surge.

Athletics starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (59) throws a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning for the A's at Nationals Park.

Overview

  • Jacob Lopez struck out a career-high 10 batters over 7⅔ shutout innings, allowing just three hits and no walks.
  • He has not allowed a run in his last three starts, lowering his ERA from 4.60 to 3.59.
  • Colby Thomas secured his first major-league home run and drove in three runs as Shea Langeliers added an RBI sacrifice fly in early innings.
  • Tyler Soderstrom’s solo homer was his 20th of the season, extending the A’s streak with four players reaching the 20-home-run mark for the first time since 2019.
  • The 6-0 victory secured Oakland’s 51st win of the season and a 2-1 series triumph over Washington.