Oakland A's Walk Off, Again, in Front of Energetic Fans
A's Win Fourth Walk-Off Game of Season
Oakland Athletics defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 in 10 innings
The Oakland Athletics walked off the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 in 10 innings on Tuesday night at the Oakland Coliseum. It was the A's fourth walk-off win of the season and their second in as many nights.
The A's got on the board first when Seth Brown hit a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning. The Pirates tied the game in the top of the second on a sacrifice fly by Jack Suwinski.
The A's retook the lead in the bottom of the fourth on a two-run single by Elvis Andrus. The Pirates tied the game again in the top of the fifth on a solo home run by Bryan Reynolds.
The game remained tied until the bottom of the tenth inning. With runners on first and second, Shea Langeliers hit a walk-off single to give the A's the win.
The A's are now 16-20 on the season. They will face the Pirates again on Wednesday night at the Oakland Coliseum.
Cole Irvin Pitches Well in No-Decision
Irvin allows one run on four hits in six innings
Cole Irvin pitched well in a no-decision for the A's. He allowed one run on four hits in six innings. He struck out six batters and walked one.
Irvin has been one of the A's most consistent pitchers this season. He has a 3.75 ERA in seven starts.
A's Bullpen Struggles
Bullpen allows four runs in four innings
The A's bullpen struggled after Irvin left the game. They allowed four runs on seven hits in four innings.
The bullpen has been a problem for the A's this season. They have a 5.29 ERA, which is the worst in the American League.
A's Offense Comes Alive Late
A's score four runs in the final three innings
The A's offense came alive late in the game. They scored four runs in the final three innings.
The A's offense has been inconsistent this season. They have scored three or fewer runs in 10 of their 36 games.
A's Win Fourth Walk-Off Game of Season
A's improve to 16-20 on the season
The A's won their fourth walk-off game of the season on Tuesday night. They improved to 16-20 on the season.
The A's are now in fourth place in the AL West, 6.5 games behind the first-place Houston Astros.
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