September 22nd 2024.
The final season at the Oakland Coliseum has been a bittersweet one for baseball fans everywhere. As the historic venue prepares to say goodbye to the sport it has hosted for so many years, teams from all across Major League Baseball have been paying their respects in various ways. And on Saturday night, it was the New York Yankees who made a grand gesture, with their powerful lineup putting on a show for the Oakland faithful.
The Yankees, known for their big-name, big-money players, did not disappoint. Aaron Judge, a former Athletics draft pick, wasted no time in granting owner John Fisher's wish for a home run, smashing his 54th of the season over the center field wall. But he wasn't the only one making noise – Giancarlo Stanton also joined in with a three-run homer, while Juan Soto held the A's to just two hits in the Yankees' dominating 10-0 victory.
Meanwhile, the Oakland power that had produced 193 home runs this season was nowhere to be found. The A's could only muster five hits in the face of the Yankees' onslaught, with Shea Langeliers being the only player to record multiple hits. Unfortunately, this was not enough to change their record against the Yankees, which now stands at 135-147 in Alameda County.
It was a former Yankee prospect, JP Sears, who bore the brunt of New York's offensive barrage. Traded to Oakland in exchange for ace Frankie Montas, Sears struggled to contain the Yankees' future Hall of Famers. His pitching style, which relies on contact rather than strikeouts, was no match for the power hitters in the Yankees' lineup. And although Sears admitted to getting a bit emotional on the mound, he knew he needed to do a better job of controlling his emotions in order to be successful.
After winning the series opener, the Yankees came into Saturday's game with the best record in the American League. And they wasted no time in asserting their dominance, with Gleyber Torres, Soto, and Judge all getting on base in the first inning and two runs crossing the plate. Anthony Volpe added to the lead with a solo home run in the second, followed by Stanton's two-run shot in the third.
On the other side, former Giants pitcher Carlos Rodón kept the A's bats quiet, striking out five in six innings and allowing just four hits. Judge's home run in the seventh inning only added to the Yankees' lead, as they went on to win 10-0. The A's will look to bounce back in the series finale with Joey Estes on the mound, facing off against Yankees pitcher Luis Gil.
As the game drew to a close, the atmosphere at the Coliseum was a mix of nostalgia and excitement for the future. Fans sang the seventh inning stretch, and even Yankees players like Judge and Soto took the time to interact with A's fans and sign autographs. And as they left the field, the players were greeted with a banner in right field that read "SELL," a nod to the A's impending move to Sacramento in 2025.
But for now, the focus remains on the game, as the Yankees continue to make a strong case for the AL MVP with their impressive performance against the A's. And while it's a sad thought to see the end of an era at the Oakland Coliseum, it's clear that both teams gave it their all in this final showdown.
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