Oakland A's Make MLB History in Wild 10-9 Loss to Cincinnati Reds

A Night of Firsts in MLB History

On a historic night in Major League Baseball (MLB), the Oakland A's and Cincinnati Reds engaged in a thrilling 10-9 contest, etching their names in the annals of baseball.

MLB First: Four Straight Walks to Start an Inning

The A's became the first team in MLB history to open an inning with four consecutive walks.

In the bottom of the first inning, Oakland's starter, James Kaprielian, issued four straight free passes to Nick Senzel, Joey Votto, Brandon Drury, and Jake Fraley, loading the bases with no outs.

The Reds capitalized on the opportunity, scoring two runs on a single by Kyle Farmer.

First MLB Player to Pitch and Hit a Home Run in the Same Game

Reds' designated hitter/pitcher Graham Ashcraft became the first player in MLB history to both pitch and hit a home run in the same game since Shohei Ohtani in 2021.

Ashcraft allowed three runs over five innings on the mound, while also launching a solo homer off A's reliever Dany Jimenez in the top of the fourth.

Conclusion: A Night of Baseball History

The Oakland A's and Cincinnati Reds' 10-9 game was one for the history books, with multiple MLB firsts being recorded.

From the A's opening the inning with four straight walks to Ashcraft's historic pitching and hitting performance, this game will be remembered as a night of baseball firsts.