1 Athletics (May 18, 2026) Game Recap
ESPN • • general
Key Points:
- Zach Neto hit a walk-off two-run homer in the ninth inning, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics and snapping a six-game losing streak.
- Athletics starter J.T. Ginn pitched impressively, striking out 10 and nearly completing a no-hitter before giving up the game-winning hit in the ninth.
- Despite being outhit 7-2, the Angels rallied late, with Walbert Ureña pitching six scoreless innings and Chase Silseth escaping a bases-loaded jam to secure the win.
- Nick Kurtz of the Athletics extended his on-base streak to 41 games, tying a franchise record and ranking among the longest in recent major league history.
- The teams will continue their four-game series with Athletics' Jacob Lopez facing Angels' Reid Detmers in Tuesday's game.