Oakland Athletics fall 10-3 to Minnesota Twins on June 5, 2025, extending losing streak to 9. Jacob Lopez fans 9 but A's home run woes continue. Read more!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was another tough day at the ballpark for the Green and Gold as the Oakland Athletics fell to the Minnesota Twins 10-3, marking their ninth consecutive loss and their 20th defeat in the last 21 games. The struggles continue to mount, with the team now sitting at 23-39 on the season.
The Athletics have now surrendered a staggering 47 home runs during their recent 1-20 stretch, and their season total of 94 allowed is the most in MLB.
The game remained competitive for a stretch, but the Minnesota Twins broke it wide open with decisive four-run innings in both the sixth and seventh. Key blows for the Twins included solo home runs from Willi Castro (his sixth of the year) and Trevor Larnach (his ninth), while Royce Lewis snapped a tough 0-for-32 slump with a timely two-run double. For the A's, Jacob Lopez, working in relief after opener Grant Holman, showed flashes of dominance, striking out a career-high nine batters in 4 1/3 innings. However, he also fell victim to the long ball, surrendering three home runs, which ultimately fueled the Twins' offensive surge.
The home run ball continues to be a major storyline for the Athletics, and unfortunately, not in a good way. With three more allowed today, the team's pitching staff has now yielded an MLB-leading 94 home runs this season. During this brutal 1-20 stretch, opponents have teed off for 47 homers. This trend is a significant factor in the team's ongoing struggles and puts immense pressure on an offense that hasn't been able to consistently keep pace.
Despite the disappointing team result, there was a moment of individual achievement to note. Rookie Tyler Soderstrom collected his first career MLB triple in the contest. It's a positive sign for the young player, who is seen as a key part of Oakland's rebuilding efforts. These glimpses of promise from the younger contingent offer something for fans to hold onto as the team navigates this difficult season.
The A's will need to dig deep to turn things around. The immediate focus has to be on stopping this losing streak, finding some semblance of stability on the mound, and stringing together some offense. It's a challenging period, but the hope for a turnaround, however distant, remains.
