The Athletics played against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 5, 2025. The Athletics won the game with a score of 10-4. Mason Barnett was the winning pitcher, earning his first win of the season.

Key performances included J.J. Bleday and Lawrence Butler each hitting a home run. Bleday drove in three runs, and Butler added two RBIs. The Athletics improved their record to 64-77, while the Angels fell to 66-74.

The Athletics started strong with two runs in the first inning. However, the Angels quickly answered back with four runs of their own in the bottom of the first. This gave the Angels an early lead. In the third inning, the Athletics took control. They scored seven runs, making it 9-4. The Angels could not find a way to score again. The Athletics added one more run in the ninth, sealing their 10-4 win.

In the Athletics’ victory over the Angels, Lawrence Butler stood out with his performance at the plate. He hit one home run and drove in two runs. JJ Bleday also made a significant impact by hitting a home run and driving in three runs.

Mason Barnett was the winning pitcher for the Athletics. He pitched for five innings, allowing four runs on three hits, but managed to strike out eight batters. On the other side, José Soriano took the loss for the Angels, giving up eight runs on six hits in just over two innings.

For the Angels, Luis Rengifo contributed with an RBI, while Oswald Peraza added another RBI to the team’s tally. Despite these efforts, the Angels were unable to overcome the strong performance from the Athletics’ lineup.

What’s Next

The Athletics’ win over the Angels changes the standings in the West. The Athletics are now 64-77, holding 5th place. The Angels, with a record of 66-74, remain in 4th place. Both teams are battling for better positions as the season progresses. The Athletics’ win narrows the gap between them and the Angels. Each game becomes important as the season heads to its final stretch.

The Athletics will continue their series against the Angels. Their next game is on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 9:38 PM. The game will take place at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

The Angels will also face the Athletics again on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The game is scheduled for 9:38 PM at their home, Angel Stadium of Anaheim. No probable starters have been announced for either team yet.

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