KURTZ DROPS THE HAMMER! A’s Take Down the Giants in Statement Win

The Bay rivalry had a little extra spice tonight, and the A’s made sure the Giants left with the taste of defeat. After a slow offensive start and a tense back-and-forth battle, the game flipped in the fifth inning when the A’s lineup finally kicked the door down. Rookie sensation Jacob Kurtz delivered the moment of the night, unloading a towering three-run blast to center that felt less like a home run and more like a declaration of war. Add in clutch production from Henry Bolte, Lawrence Butler, Jeff McNeil and Shea Langeliers, and suddenly this rivalry game turned into an A’s flex session. But this wasn’t just about the bats. The pitching staff deserves flowers too. Aaron Civale bent but never broke, weathering a dangerous Giants lineup long enough to keep the A’s within striking distance before the bullpen slammed the vault shut. Luis Medina looked electric late, punching tickets and locking down the eighth like a bouncer tossing Giants hitters out of the club. Rivalry wins hit different, and beating the Giants? That’s the kind of victory that tastes even sweeter with a little postgame celebration. Last Call is LIVE and there is plenty to unpack after a huge A’s win.