Full Breakdown
Athletics Snap Mariners’ Slide with 6-2 Victory
9/7/2026, 3:09:06 AM
Game Summary
Jeffrey Springs delivered seven scoreless innings for Oakland, allowing just two hits while striking out six and walking two on 81 pitches. Max Muncy added a solo 428-foot homer—his ninth of the season—and an RBI single, giving the Athletics an early 2-0 lead. Lawrence Butler contributed a two-run blast in the eighth, his 13th home run, while Henry Bolte and Donovan Walton each recorded RBI hits. Relievers Geoff Hartlieb and Elvis Alvarado closed the final two innings. Seattle starter George Kirby worked 6 2/3 innings, surrendering four runs on seven hits. The A’s won 6-2, improving to 57-86 and marking their fourth consecutive win, a streak not seen since June 13.
Player Highlights
- Jeffrey Springs – 33-year-old left-hander, ERA 6.37 entering the game; this was his first win since April 14.
- Max Muncy – ninth homer of the year, a 428-foot shot to left field.
- Lawrence Butler – 13th season homer, a two-run shot off Michael Rucker.
- George Kirby – Seattle’s starter, 9-11 record, allowed four runs.
Season Impact
The win drops the Mariners to 66-77, extending their season-worst stretch of 11 games under .500 and marking their third straight loss to Oakland. Seattle remains seven games behind first-place Houston in the AL West and six games out of the AL wild-card race, trailing Cleveland and Toronto. For Oakland, the four-game streak revives a team that has struggled throughout the year, offering a brief momentum boost despite a 57-86 record.
Upcoming Series
The Athletics will start left-hander Gage Jump (6-9, 5.15 ERA) in the series finale on Sunday, facing Seattle right-hander Bryan Woo (10-9, 4.25 ERA). Both clubs aim to capitalize on the latest results as the regular season winds down.
