Kyle McCann’s Ninth Inning Homer Lifts Oakland Athletics to Victory Over Baltimore Orioles

In a thrilling matchup on Sunday, the Oakland Athletics pulled off a dramatic comeback against the Baltimore Orioles to secure a 7-6 victory in the rubber game of the series. The hero of the game was Kyle McCann, who delivered a clutch two-run homer in the ninth inning to propel the A’s to victory.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading blows throughout. Tyler Nevin and Seth Brown also contributed with home runs for Oakland, while Ryan Mountcastle, Adley Rutschman, and Ramon Urias went deep for the Orioles.

The pivotal moment came in the ninth inning when Darell Hernaiz drew a walk against Orioles pitcher Craig Kimbrel, who was struggling with his command. With one out and the game on the line, McCann stepped up to the plate and fouled off three straight fastballs before launching the fourth one over the right field scoreboard to give the A’s the lead.

T.J. McFarland and Lucas Erceg held down the fort on the mound for Oakland, with McFarland picking up the win and Erceg notching his first major league save.

The victory capped off a 4-6 road trip for the A’s, who will now return home to face the Pittsburgh Pirates before taking on the Miami Marlins and Texas Rangers in upcoming series.

Overall, it was a thrilling win for the Athletics, showcasing their resilience and never-say-die attitude. With the momentum from this victory, they will look to carry it forward into their upcoming matchups and continue their push towards the postseason.