A’s Fall Just Shy of a Sweep in Seattle

SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 22: Nick Kurtz #16 of the Athletics celebrates after hitting a home run in the ninth inning during the game between the Athletics and the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Connor Jalbert/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images The Athletics entered Wednesday’s series finale against the Seattle Mariners seeking a road sweep, but fell 5-4 on a walk-off, undone by shaky defense and relief pitching. The action started fast and furious in this matchup.

A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz drew a leadoff walk against Mariners starter Logan Gilbert, extending his streak to 13 consecutive games with a walk, two shy of tying franchise great Rickey Henderson for the record. Designated hitter Shea Langeliers and right fielder Carlos Cortes followed with singles to load the bases. Cortes’ hit was a searing line drive comebacker that was ruled a hit due to it somehow ending up in Gilbert’s jersey, not his glove.

What do you think about that play? Did the umpires correctly rule it a hit or should it have been an out? okayyyy 🤷 pic.

twitter. com/pbArL8UqzK — Athletics (@Athletics) April 22, 2026 Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom’s sacrifice fly and second baseman Jeff McNeil’s RBI single gave the A’s an early 2-0 lead. The boys gettin' started 👏 pic.