The Oakland Athletics have been struggling on the road, with a recent game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium highlighting their struggles. In the game, a bizarre play occurred that perfectly encapsulated their difficulties. Kyle McCann missed home plate after rounding third on a double by Max Schuemann, leading to a comical series of events.
After a lengthy replay review, McCann was ultimately called out for making contact with his teammate Armando Alvarez, who was trying to help him stay on his feet. Despite Alvarez’s good intentions, the contact led to the final out of the inning. The A’s were in desperate need of a win, having lost four consecutive games and endured a 10-game road losing streak. The series finale looked promising for a moment, but McCann and Alvarez’s mishap resulted in another embarrassing moment for the struggling Oakland team.
The season has been marred by errors and missed opportunities for Oakland, with the team dropping four straight series in Anaheim alone. The A’s could have done without the detrimental dramatics on this particular day. As they try to get back on track, the bizarre play will likely be remembered for all the wrong reasons. McCann and Alvarez, two rookies who played well throughout the season so far, will surely be aiming to redeem themselves in their next game.
