Getting into Saturday’s recreation in opposition to the Miami Marlins, Athletics nearer Mason Miller was an ideal 10-for-10 in save alternatives.
Miami had plans to spoil that excellent streak and it did simply that, highlighted by a walk-off grand slam from proper fielder Kyle Stowers.
The grand slam for Stowers was his second residence run of the sport. It capped off the five-run ninth inning for Miami.
As beforehand talked about, the blown save for Miller was his first of the season and it inflated his ERA to 4.97 for the season.
Stowers’ walk-off grand slam was the sixth in franchise historical past and first since April 18, 2014, when Giancarlo Stanton did it in opposition to the Seattle Mariners.
Whereas it will not be the beginning of a magical postseason run for the Marlins, it can definitely be a enjoyable second for Stowers to all the time look again on.
