SHEA SHINES: A's Stun Nats 16-7 Behind Langeliers' Power Surg

A seismic shift hit Nationals Park on August 5, 2025: Shea Langeliers debuted in the leadoff spot and blasted three home runs in front of stunned Washington pitching, joining Johnny Bench, Gary Carter, and Travis d’Arnaud as the only catchers ever with multiple 3‑HR games—and the only two to do it from the leadoff spot all-time. Langeliers finished with five hits and four runs scored in a historic 16–7 A’s rout, supported by a 24-hit eruption—their most since September 2019. JJ Bleday chipped in with a six‑RBI, four‑hit performance, while Darell Hernáiz added a solo homer and Luis Severino delivered six strong innings to pick up the win Meanwhile, the Nationals hit rock bottom—dropping their sixth straight, surrendering over 80 hits in four games, a dubious feat not seen since 1932 MacKenzie Gore struggled wildly, coughing up eight runs and 12 hits in just over three innings, pushing his ERA from 2.89 to 4.29 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlb Gameday Hue Let your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Washington’s bullpen stayed its league-worst self, and chants of “Sell the team!” echoed in the stands as frustration peaked. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.