The A’s lit up the scoreboard in a wild 11-5 win over the Reds in West Sacramento, turning a tense matchup into a showcase of power and timing. Nick Kurtz crushed a 493-foot grand slam, the longest home run of the MLB season, igniting a late inning eruption. Brent Rooker and rookie Carlos Cortes also connected for homers, while Jacob Wilson delivered timely doubles that helped pull the game away. For the Reds, Hunter Greene’s night unraveled early; he was pulled after allowing multiple big blows and the A’s bullpen rode the momentum the rest of the way.

This game doesn’t just sting for Cincinnati—it might haunt their playoff push. Two straight losses to a team with a losing record mean missed opportunities, especially with the Mets stumbling and the wild-card picture still tight. Meanwhile, for the A’s, this display of offense and timely hitting could be a signal: even with much of the season behind them, they’re still dangerous. Big swings, big moments, and plenty of drama—tonight had them all.

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