Athletics Rout angels 17-4 in Offensive Showcase
OAKLAND, CA – The oakland athletics delivered a dominant performance, defeating the Los Angeles angels 17-4 on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Oakland Coliseum. The athletics’ explosive offense, coupled with defensive miscues by the angels, resulted in a lopsided victory and the Angels‘ second-highest runs allowed this season.
The defeat marks a meaningful setback for the Angels, who continue to struggle in the late season. This game underscored the widening gap between the two teams and highlighted the Athletics’ potential for growth as thay build toward the future. The Angels will look to salvage the final game of the series on Sunday, while the Athletics aim to continue their momentum.
The Athletics jumped to an early lead in the first inning, capitalizing on an error by Angels left fielder Taylor Ward. Ward misjudged a fly ball, allowing a bases-clearing double by Tyler Soderstrom, pushing the Athletics ahead 3-0. The Angels’ starting pitcher, Yuki Kikuchi, was unable to recover, being chased from the game after just two innings – the second time this has happened to him this season.
The Athletics’ offense continued to pour on the runs, ultimately scoring 17, the second-most they’ve tallied all season, trailing only a 20-run outburst against Texas on August 27.A key moment in the game came in the eighth inning when matthew Lugo and Jo Adell hit back-to-back solo home runs for the angels off reliever Scott McGough, offering a brief spark but ultimately insufficient to change the game’s trajectory. It was the sixth time this season the Angels have hit consecutive home runs.
Sunday’s matchup will feature Athletics right-handed pitcher Luis Severino (6-11, 4.65 ERA) against Angels left-handed pitcher Mitch Farris (1-0, 1.80 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for [Timezone not provided in source].
