A’s Drop Series Opener To Guardians 8-5
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 01: Brent Rooker #25 of the Athletics hits a two-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians in the bottom of the first inning at Sutter Health Park on May 01, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images May has officially begun, and the A’s begin the month with a series-opening loss to the Cleveland Guardians, falling to their AL Central foes in a high-scoring 8-5 contest.
The starting pitching wasn’t great, the bullpen allowed three runners to cross home plate, and while the offense provided five runs they left 10 on base tonight and let this game slip away. The Mariners lost tonight but the Rangers won. The division lead is still ours and still at one game.
Teams trade early runs Righty J. T. Ginn got the ball tonight looking to continue the solid streak he’s been on since joining the starting staff.
He ran into some early trouble tonight though as the first three batters he faced all reached, loading the bases with nobody out before most people had found their seats. Not a good start. This tough spot didn’t faze the young righty though.
He buckled down and got two huge strikeouts before getting out of the early jam with a high flyout to right fielder Colby Thomas to end the threat: J. T. Ginn gets out of the bases-loaded jam 😤 pic.
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