Athletics @ Colorado Rockies
Wilson atones for hitting into triple play with 2-run double as Athletics beat reeling Rockies 7-4
DENVER -- — Jacob Wilson atoned for hitting into a triple play with a two-run double that sent the Athletics on their way to a 7-4 win over the struggling Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.
Wilson's double in the sixth dropped on the left-field line and gave the Athletics the lead after trailing 3-0. In the second inning, Wilson sent a chopper to Ryan McMahon that the Rockies third baseman turned into a 5-4-3 triple play.
It was the first time the Athletics have hit into a triple play since June 20, 2021, at the New York Yankees. The last time Colorado turned a triple play was Sept. 1, 2015, against Arizona.
Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers both homered to straightaway center as part of a three-run seventh inning that made it 7-3. The team has gone deep in all nine games, which sets the Athletics' mark for the longest streak to open a season.
JP Sears (1-1) settled in after a shaky start. He allowed three runs over 6 1/3 innings. Mason Miller earned his third save as he hit 101.7 mph while closing out the ninth.
Sean Bouchard and McMahon homered for the Rockies, who lost their sixth straight. Their 1-7 start is tied with the 2005 club for the worst through the opening eight games.
Germán Márquez (0-1) couldn't find his rhythm as he tied a career high with six walks.
Tyler Soderstrom made an incredible stretch at first base to snare Luis Urías’ throw for a big out in the seventh inning.
Both JJ Bleday and Langeliers walked three times and scored twice.
Right-hander Chase Dollander will have his contract selected by Colorado on Sunday and make his major-league debut. He was a first-round pick in 2023. The Athletics will throw righty Joey Estes (0-1, 13.50 ERA).
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ATH wins 2-1
Game Information
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Dan Iassogna
- First Base Umpire - CB Bucknor
- Second Base Umpire - Scott Barry
- Third Base Umpire - Adam Beck
2026 American League West Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 23 | 21 | .523 | - | W1 |
| Seattle | 22 | 24 | .478 | 2 | L1 |
| Texas | 21 | 23 | .477 | 2 | L1 |
| Houston | 18 | 28 | .391 | 6 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 16 | 29 | .356 | 7.5 | L4 |
2026 National League West Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 27 | 18 | .600 | - | W3 |
| San Diego | 26 | 18 | .591 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Arizona | 21 | 22 | .488 | 5 | W1 |
| San Francisco | 18 | 27 | .400 | 9 | L3 |
| Colorado | 17 | 28 | .378 | 10 | L2 |

