A's bullpen falters, leading to series sweep by Reds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:52 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Oakland Athletics were swept by the Cincinnati Reds, losing all three games by one run. In the series opener, the A's had a 4-3 lead before the bullpen allowed two wild pitches that tied the game and then gave the Reds the go-ahead run. Similar struggles occurred in the subsequent contests, with the A's failing to secure a win despite close scores. Injuries among key players have compounded the team's difficulties, extending their losing streak to eight games.
- •A's bullpen allowed four crucial runs to the Reds in key moments
- •Oakland has lost 12 consecutive series for the first time in 110 years
- •Injuries have sidelined key players impacting team performance
- •A's are now 45-70, leading the Angels by only one game
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — A's Bullpen Allows Reds to Walk All Over Them
"Hogan Harris and Elvis Alvarado each unraveled against the Cincinnati Reds, gifting the home team four crucial runs that turned the tide of the series.
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