Athletics drop Tenth Straight game, 4-3 to Philadelphia

Jacob Lopez tossed a three hit, one run masterpiece at Sutter Health Park tonight. | Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

Lopez Gem, Kurtz Bomb were wasted

The Athletics kicked off an inter-league series against the Philadelphia Phillies at home tonight at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Lefty Jacob Lopez, 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA in 2025 got the start for the A’s against the Phillies ace Zack Wheeler.

On just the fourth pitch of the game, Lopez gave up a solo homer to Phillies leadoff...