A's Fireworks vs Brewers in Vegas

The Athletics are back in Vegas for a high-stakes series finale against the Brewers, looking to bounce back after dropping Game 1 in a wild 15-14 slugfest. They rallied with a 7-5 win yesterday, fueled by home runs and strong relief pitching, and have already blasted 12 homers in just two games — expect more fireworks tonight. Jack Perkins takes the mound for the A’s, making his second start of the season with a 2-3 record and an ERA over 6. He’s struggled with command and consistency, especially in hitter-friendly parks, and gave up five runs in four innings his last time out. The lineup is tweaked, with Nick Kurtz and Tyler Soderstrom leading off and Carlos Cortes cleanup — a bold move with Kurtz on fire — while Brent Rooker sits again, missing his power. On the Brewers’ side, Brandon Sproat, a new acquisition with a 6.17 ERA, faces the A’s for the first time in this park — a matchup that could go either way. With Perkins needing to stay sharp and the Brewers’ Andrew Vaughn back in the lineup, this one’s got major potential for long balls and drama. The A’s need to win this series before their off day tomorrow — and they’re counting on their bats to deliver. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ebc9eac5bf1c0b5