A’s top Reds 5-4 to overcome 9-game skid

The Oakland Athletics narrowly beat Cincinnati Reds 5-4 to stop a 9-game winless streak on Sunday.

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— Oakland A's (@Athletics) April 30, 2023

Esteury Ruiz proved to be the hero for Oakland as he singled the winning run to give his team a pivotal 5-4 lead.

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Jesus Aguilar and Brent Rooker homered for Athletics, who have avoided the worst 29-game start of the season since Detroit Tigers wretched campaign in 2003.

“This group showed their grit today, they really did,” A’s manager Mark Kotsay said.
“That’s what you have to love about this group. They continue to fight and they continue to improve and get better. Today was needed for the confidence. You could see it in the celebration. They needed this win today.”

Next on the road for the A’s is trip to Seattle as they will be looking to carry the momentum from today’s game.