A's Break Skid
Athletics End 10-Game Losing Streak with 15-1 Rout of Nationals
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The Oakland Athletics ended a brutal 10-game losing streak on Saturday with a dominant 15-1 rout of the Washington Nationals, according to Fresno Bee. The blowout win came one day after a 23-4 loss to Washington — and snapped a stretch in which Oakland had lost four straight games by a combined score of 47-6.
Three A's players hit multiple home runs in the win. Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, and Carlos Cortes all went deep more than once, Field Level Media reported. Starter J.T. Ginn carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning before the Nationals finally broke through.
Oakland's Power Surge Buries Washington in Game Two
The Athletics' offense exploded after being nearly silent during their 10-game skid. Wilson, Soderstrom, and Cortes combined for at least six home runs in the game, according to Idaho Statesman. The 15-run performance was a sharp turnaround for a team that had managed just six runs over four consecutive losses.
Ginn's near no-hitter gave the A's dominant pitching to match the big bats. He retired Washington hitters one after another before the no-hit bid ended in the seventh inning, Herald Sun reported. The final 15-1 score left no doubt about which team controlled the game from start to finish.
Boston Extends Winning Streak to 12 Against Tampa Bay
While Oakland was making headlines, the Boston Red Sox kept rolling. Wilyer Abreu homered twice to power Boston past the Tampa Bay Rays, extending the Red Sox's winning streak to 12 games, according to Fresno Bee. Abreu's two-homer performance was the highlight of another convincing Boston win.
A 12-game winning streak puts Boston among the hottest teams in baseball. The Red Sox have now beaten Tampa Bay with ease, turning what was once a tough divisional rivalry into a recent mismatch. Abreu's power at the plate has been a key part of the run.
Cubs Tie for First Place in NL Central Division
The Chicago Cubs picked up their sixth win in nine games on Saturday, according to Mod Bee. That record was good enough to pull them into a tie for first place in the National League Central Division. They now share the top spot with the Chicago White Sox.
Both Chicago teams sitting atop the division at the same time is a rare sight. The Cubs have been playing consistent baseball over their last nine games, going 6-3 to climb the standings. With two city rivals tied at the top, the NL Central race just got more interesting.
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