A’s Bullpen, Defense Collapse in Series-Deciding Loss to Giants

May 17, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics right fielder Carlos Cortes (26) pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images | D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images The Athletics and Giants battled in the rubber-game of their three-game set on a windy Sunday afternoon in Sacramento. While the wind helped both teams score runs, the weather did not play that much of a factor in this game’s result. Rather