Athletics and Brewers play wild game in Las Vegas after 30 years

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Athletics and Brewers play wild game in Las Vegas after 30 years
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The Oakland Athletics returned to Las Vegas for their first regular-season MLB game since 1996 on June 8. In a wild matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers, the game featured 34 hits and 29 runs, with the Brewers winning 15-14 in 12 innings. A sellout crowd of 8,519 witnessed the spectacle, which included 11 home runs and numerous pitching challenges, stretching the game to over four hours. As the A's prepare for a future move to Las Vegas with a permanent stadium planned for 2028, the match served as a preview of what fans might expect. The A's used a minor-league park while securing a lucrative local TV deal, despite moving to Sacramento for three years after leaving Oakland.

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  • A's play first regular-season MLB game in Las Vegas since 1996.
  • Brewers win 15-14 in a 12-inning thriller with 29 runs scored.
  • Game featured 34 hits, including 11 home runs.
  • A's plan to move to Las Vegas permanently in 2028.
  • Sellout crowd of 8,519 witnesses a record-setting performance.
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  • 1:46 PMYahoo SportsAthletics return to Las Vegas after 30 years − and bring absolute lunacy
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For the first time since 1996, Las Vegas hosted a regular-season MLB game. And perhaps set back pitching 30 years.

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