Athletics showcase strong performance in Las Vegas trial run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:17 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Athletics completed a six-game trial at Las Vegas Ballpark from June 8 to June 14, 2026, as they prepare for a permanent move to the city in 2028. The A's won four of the six games, hitting 20 home runs and totaling 47 runs, while the two losses came in high-scoring contests against the Brewers and the Rockies. Attendance was strong, with average crowds exceeding the ballpark's fixed seating of 8,200. Players engaged with the community, hosting events and activities, and early merchandise sales indicated positive fan interest. The A's are currently one game behind the Seattle Mariners in the AL West standings.
- •Athletics played six games in Las Vegas, winning four.
- •Two highest scoring games of the season were recorded during this series.
- •Average attendance was 8,452, exceeding fixed seating capacity.
- •Players hosted community events, including a youth baseball camp.
- •A's are currently one game behind the Mariners in the AL West.
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Athletics win on and off the field in successful Vegas trial run
"As they await a permanent move to the ‘Sin City’ in 2028, the Athletics had a six game trial run near their future home, playing at the “Las Vegas Ballpark” in Summerlin, the home of their Triple-A affiliate, the Las Vegas Aviators.
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