A’s drop game and series to Cardinals 5-4

TL;DR

The A's lost to the Cardinals 5-4 in a closely contested game, dropping the series. Despite a late rally, the A's couldn't hold onto their lead in the eighth inning.

Key points

A's lost to Cardinals 5-4 in the final game of the series
Zack Gelof hit a home run for the A's
Jordan Walker's double gave the Cardinals the lead in the eighth inning
Henry Bolte achieved his first MLB stolen base
A's could not capitalize on their late lead

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Zack Gelof of the Athletics rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the seventh inning. | Getty Images The A’s took on the St. Louis Cardinals today at Sutter Health Park in the rubber match of the three-game interleague series. After dropping the opener Tuesday, the A’s bounced back with a 6-4 victory last night. Taking the mound for the Athletics today is 28-year-old lefty Jacob Lopez. He faced off against Michael McCreevy for the Cards. Nick Kurtz got the scoring started out of the leadoff spot for the A’s with his seventh homer of the season. After a Langeliers single, and a Soderstrom double play ball, Brent Rooker doubled. But hot-hitting Carlos Cortes struck out to end the inning. Things were quiet for quite a bit, until the top of the fifth when Victor Scott II homered to right field. The solo shot tied the score 1-1. They took the lead the following inning when Jordan Walker rocked his 12th homer into deep centerfield. Lopez continued his implosion when he made an errant toss to first on a slow bouncer that he fielded cleanly but rushed the throw. Wynn made it all the way to third on a second errant throw and then scored on a base hit to right field. That made it 3-1 and ended Lopez’ day. replaced Lopez and retired the sides. then replaced him in the top of the seventh inning. Leiter Jr. set the Cards down in order. The A’s chased in the seventh. replaced him. With one out, Zack Gelof continued his impressive resurgence with his fifth homer of the year. That closed the gap to 3-2. replaced Stanek. Thomas, Kurtz and Langeliers all singled, Langeliers knock brought in two, giving the A’s back the lead. ground into a force out, but that allowed Kurtz to get to third. That brought up Brent Rooker. Rook walked to load the bases again. Kotsay pulled Cortes for pinch hitter who grounded out to end the inning. But headed into the eighth, the A’s led 4-3. Henry Bolte singled to lead off the eighth for the A’s. He swiped second, for his first stolen base of his MLB career. Unfortunately, he was stranded there when struck out swinging. replaced to close out the game. singled to lead off the inning. He was replaced by pinch runner . He moved to second when JJ Wetherholt was plunked by a Perkins pitch. singled, scoring Saggese to tie the score. Jordan Walker doubled to drive in Wetherholt, giving the Cards the lead 5-4. Kotsay yanked Perkins after that hit. replaced Jack Perkins. Kuhnel hit to load the bases. He was able to escape without any further damage. Nick Kurtz was hit by a pitch to lead off the bottom of the ninth. Langeliers struck out on an overturned strike three, and Soderstrom flied out weakly to centerfield. That brought up Brent Rooker with two down and the game on the line. Rook struck out to end the game.

Q&A

What was the final score of the A's vs. Cardinals game?

The final score was 5-4 in favor of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Who hit a home run for the A's in the game against the Cardinals?

Zack Gelof hit a home run for the A's during the seventh inning.

What key plays led to the Cardinals' victory over the A's?

The Cardinals took the lead in the eighth inning with a two-run double from Jordan Walker, scoring the tying and go-ahead runs.

Which A's player made his first stolen base in the MLB during the game?

Henry Bolte recorded his first stolen base in the MLB during the game.