A’s pitcher Sean Newcomb made history in a thrilling win over the Minnesota Twins at the Coliseum on Friday night. Despite not facing a single batter, Newcomb was credited with the win as Oakland won 6-5. This marked the first time in the 124-year history of the A’s franchise that a pitcher earned a win without facing a hitter.
Newcomb entered the game with two outs in the top of the eighth inning and the A’s trailing 5-4. He picked off Twins center fielder Austin Martin, throwing just one pitch to record the final out of the inning. This unusual outing meant that Newcomb technically never faced a single hitter during his appearance.
The bottom of the eighth saw catcher Shea Langeliers hit a two-run home run off Minnesota reliever Jhoan Duran, giving Oakland a 6-5 lead and securing the win for Newcomb. The game was full of excitement and back-and-forth action between the A’s and Twins, with Newcomb’s unique achievement adding to its intrigue.
Newcomb’s rare feat will be remembered as a significant moment in A’s history, cementing his place in their record books as an iconic figure who changed the way baseball is played forever.
