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The A's showcased their offensive potential in a split-squad doubleheader Friday, with a staggering display of power against the Padres, belting three consecutive home runs on three straight pitches from starter Michael King. Unfortunately, the A's regulars fell short in a 13-9 defeat, a stark contrast to the bench players who secured a win against the Brewers. Max Muncy continues to impress at third base, positioning himself as a potential fixture for the future, while the likes of Nick Kurtz and Henry Bolte are making noise with their power. As the team eyes a brighter 2026 season, these glimpses of offensive firepower are promising, even if the scoreboard doesn't always reflect it.
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Athleticsnation
A’s Split Friday Split-Squad: Beat Brewers, Fall To Padres
Well you can’t win ‘em all. The A’s dropped one and won one on Friday afternoon when they split up and played two different games. Surprisingly, the half that had all the regulars fell to the San Diego Padres by a 13-9 final, while the other half, which featured mostly bench players and prospects, came […]
Athleticsnation
Spring Games #21 and #22: A’s vs. Padres/A’s at Brewers Game Thread
We have a split squad double header this afternoon as the Athletics will once again break the team up 50/50 to go take on two different squads. First one half will stay back to play host of the San Diego Padres, while the other half is set to hit the road across town and visit […]
Mlbtraderumors
Which Top Prospects Could Be On 2026 Opening Day Rosters?
In the not-too-distant past, it was relatively rare for organizations to break camp with their very best prospects on the roster. It still happened at times, but MLB's service time structure was set up such that keeping a top prospect in the minors for even two weeks to begin the season effectively ensured that he'd […]
Mlbtraderumors
A’s Notes: Muncy, Gelof, Hoglund
The A’s entered spring training without a set option at third base, but 23-year-old Max Muncy has begun to separate himself from the pack, writes Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. There’s no shortage of coincidence in the A’s finding themselves with a hit-over-glove prospect named Max Muncy at third base for the second time in the […]
MLB.com
A's astonishing 4-HR inning includes 3 straight on consecutive pitches
MESA, Ariz. -- If there’s one thing the Athletics are fully confident about ahead of the 2026 season, it’s that their lineup is capable of slugging with the best of them.
A glimpse of that offensive firepower was on full display in Friday’s 13-9 Cactus League loss to the Padres
ESPN
A's club 3 straight HRs on 3 pitches vs. Padres
The Athletics' Henry Bolte, Breyson Guedez and Nick Kurtz took Padres starter Michael King deep on three straight pitches during Friday's Cactus League game in Mesa, Arizona.