Athletics Nation · May 4, 2025
A’s fall late to Marlins 9-6
The Athletics saw their winning streak end at four games on Saturday afternoon down in Florida, falling in grand walk off fashion to the Miami Marlins 9-6 and dropping the team’s record to 18-16.
The A’s got out to a quick start today against Miami starting pitcher Max Meyer. Designated hitter Brent Rooker got the scoring started with a solo home run in the bottom of the first:
Rook to center pic.twitter.com/z4oskT4pK7
— Athletics (@Athletics) May 3, 2025 That was long ball #9 for Rooker but it wouldn’t be the only homer for the Athletics today. Center fielder JJ Bleday got his own solo blast the next inning, his second in as many days against his former team: