The Oakland A's crushed the Baltimore Orioles 19-8 on July 6, 2025, led by Butler and Wilson. See how the A's erupted for 19 runs as Zack Gelof returned.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
If you like offense, Sutter Health Park was the place to be on Sunday. The Oakland Athletics unleashed a relentless barrage, scoring early and often to dismantle the Baltimore Orioles 19-8. It was a statement victory in front of the Sacramento crowd, a display of pure hitting prowess that saw the A's put up 18 hits and remind everyone just how explosive this lineup can be.
19 runs, 18 hits, and a 12-0 lead after just three innings. A complete offensive masterpiece.
The A's wasted no time, jumping on Orioles starter Cade Povich from the first pitch. They hung three runs in the first inning, followed by a massive seven-run second that broke the game wide open. By the end of the third, it was 12-0, and the rout was officially on. The offensive stars were numerous, with Lawrence Butler, Jacob Wilson, and Tyler Soderstrom all delivering multiple hits and RBIs, leading a charge that saw the team score in six different innings. Luis Medina battled on the mound to secure his second win of the season, and the bullpen did enough to weather a late Baltimore push.
The day's good news wasn't confined to the field. The A's officially activated infielder Zack Gelof from the 60-day injured list, a welcome sight for a team that needs his energy and bat. The move was bittersweet, however, as it corresponded with second baseman Luis Urías being placed on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain, retroactive to July 3. While losing Urías hurts, getting Gelof back provides a significant boost and much-needed stability to the infield.
Looking beyond the big league club, the front office made a couple of depth moves over the weekend, signing right-handed pitcher Angel Vizcaino and catcher Jean Peralta to minor league contracts. While these names won't be in the Oakland lineup tomorrow, they represent a continued effort to build organizational depth and add talent to the pipeline, which is crucial for the team's long-term plans as they build toward the future in Las Vegas.
A 19-run outburst is a fantastic way to cap a weekend, especially with the return of a key player like Zack Gelof. The challenge now is to channel this incredible offensive energy and turn it into consistent momentum. With Gelof back in the fold and the bats clearly awake, the A's have a chance to build on this massive win and make some noise as they continue their Sacramento stand. Let's see if they can carry this firepower into the next series.
