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Athletics erase seven-run deficit, push Angels game to extra innings

The A's wipe out a seven-run hole.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 201 min read
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The @Athletics come back from down SEVEN runs in an extra-inning victory! https://t.co/YvHx7bdJVG

What happened: The Athletics rallied all the way back from a seven-run deficit against the Los Angeles Angels, dragging the game into extra innings. Nick Kurtz factored into the comeback, working at-bats and helping Oakland chip away at the margin late. The game remains in progress with the deficit erased.

Why it matters: The Athletics, hovering near .500 at 37-38, came into the day already ahead 2-0 in the season series against an Angels club sitting at 30-46. A rally of this size shows how the lineup has stayed competitive even with an even run differential, and it keeps a winnable series firmly in the Athletics' grip.

By the numbers: Season series: Athletics lead 2-0. Recent meetings — June 19: Athletics 12, Angels 11; June 18: Athletics 5, Angels 0. Athletics 37-38 this season, averaging 4.6 runs scored and allowing 5.2. Angels 30-46, averaging 4.4 scored and 5.0 allowed.

What to watch: Watch how the extra frames play out and whether the Angels' bullpen can keep the game level after surrendering the lead.

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