Bryan Reynolds Said He Got 'Lucky' After His Two Bombs, And It's Why the A's Are Still Shaking
Did you guys SEE what went down in West Sacramento last night?! We're talking baseball drama, late-game heroics, and a dude hitting two dingers so wild he called himself "lucky." Bryan Reynolds just went off, dropping two absolute bombs against the A's on Tuesday, June 16. The craziest part? They both almost got robbed! Pittsburgh was down 4-0 in the first, looking cooked, but Reynolds' monstrous night helped them claw back for a stunning 6-5 win. This was some ridiculous baseball!
Reynolds' Absurd, Lucky Bombs
Reynolds' night was something else. This switch-hitter smacked two homers, one from each side of the plate! It’s his fourth time. Tuesday's shots were pure drama. His sixth-inning homer to center, batting left-handed, barely snuck past Henry Bolte's glove. Reynolds even slowed down, thinking it was gone! Then, in the seventh, batting right-handed, he hit a two-run shot to right that *just* cleared Lawrence Butler's reach. "They both almost got robbed," Reynolds said later. "I got lucky there." Lucky? My man, that's skill! He went 4-for-5 with three runs and three RBIs, reaching base in his 23rd consecutive game. Manager Don Kelly said: "His game was enormous. Home runs from both sides. The way he's been swinging the bat lately, barreling everything up and hitting line drives. He had a huge game."
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A Wild Comeback and a Streak to Watch
Reynolds' heroics were clutch for Pittsburgh. Down four runs in the first, they chipped away. After Reynolds' two-run blast tied it, Brandon Lowe stepped up in the ninth and hit the tiebreaking homer, his team-leading 18th. This 6-5 victory was just Pittsburgh's third win in their last 11 games, so it felt extra good. For the A's, it was a gut punch, their third loss in the past nine outings, especially after blowing that big lead. But hey, credit where it's due: A's second baseman Zack Gelof is on an absolute tear! He went 3-for-3 with a homer, two RBIs, and a walk, extending his career-best hitting streak to 20 games. That's currently the longest active streak in the majors. Manager Mark Kotsay is clearly hyped, saying Gelof "has been swinging the bat great" and that "the confidence is there."
What's next? These two teams are back at it Wednesday night to wrap up their series. Pittsburgh is sending Braxton Ashcraft, the 26-year-old righty, to the mound. He's been solid this season, giving up two or fewer earned runs in 11 of his 14 starts. The A's are activating Aaron Civale from the injured list. He was out with a shoulder issue but tossed 4 1/3 perfect innings in a Triple-A rehab start last week. Civale has a 2.77 ERA in nine career appearances against Pittsburgh, so this isn't going to be easy. Can Pittsburgh carry this momentum, or will the A's bounce back? We’re all watching to see who takes the tight series!
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.