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MCCANN'S EPIC HOMER LIFTS A'S TO HUGE SERIES VICTORY VS. ORIOLES
Updated: May 1
Kyle McCann came through in the clutch for the Athletics during their East Coast road trip, delivering a go-ahead two-run home run off Baltimore Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning. McCann's timely hit secured a 7-6 victory for Oakland and a series win at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Reflecting on his crucial at-bat, McCann mentioned that he anticipated Kimbrel would rely on fastballs and patiently waited for a pitch he could handle. Despite falling behind in the count initially, McCann remained disciplined until he received a pitch he could drive. His approach paid off as he connected with a fastball and sent it over the fence. This home run, McCann's second of the 2024 MLB season, was celebrated with a Gatorade bath—a fitting tribute to his game-winning heroics.