Aug 19, 2024, 3:03 AM
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A's Beat Giants 2-0 in Bay Bridge Series

Highlights
  • Osvaldo Bido led the Oakland Athletics to a 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
  • Bido retired the first 14 Giants batters and carried a no-hit bid into the sixth inning.
  • The Athletics secured a strong win in the Bay Bridge Series against their local rivals.
Story

— In a standout performance, Oakland right-hander Osvaldo Bido led the Athletics to a 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants in the penultimate game of the Bay Bridge Series. Bido retired the first 14 batters he faced and carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning, only to see it broken by Grant McCray’s infield single. Over six innings, Bido allowed just one hit, struck out six, and walked two, showcasing his dominance on the mound. The game, which attracted a season-high crowd of 37,551 at the Coliseum, marked a significant moment in the Bay Bridge rivalry as the Athletics prepare for their relocation. Bido's performance was complemented by a strong defensive play from third baseman Darell Hernáiz, who made a crucial stop on a grounder hit by Matt Chapman. The A’s took the lead with a sacrifice fly from Butler, followed by an RBI single from Seth Brown in the sixth inning. Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong struggled with control, striking out five but allowing one run on three hits over 4 2/3 innings. The Giants were coming off a rare day off after a grueling stretch of 14 consecutive games. As the A’s look ahead to their temporary move to Sacramento and eventual relocation to Las Vegas in 2028, sentiments of nostalgia were expressed by players and fans alike. In injury news, Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas, while the Giants prepare for a pitching matchup featuring Blake Snell against A’s left-hander JP Sears on Sunday.

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