A's Late Rally Falls Short | Oakland Athletics News

The Athletics pulled off a heart-stopping, last-ditch rally against the Marlins, fueled by Jonah Heim’s grand slam and two-run single, but fell just short in a 9-8 loss — their fifth defeat in six games at home. Despite the sweep and a dismal 41-49 record, the team’s grit shone through, especially as they clawed back from a 7-0 deficit in the final innings. With the worst ERA in the AL and shaky pitching — including a brutal three-inning outing from Gage Jump — the A’s are heading into the All-Star break with plenty to prove. The late-game fire they showed could be the spark they need on the road. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/1857f4b69d3c541d