Oakland Athletics vs. New York Mets Match Series Analysis: 2025 MLB Season

The New York Mets won a three-game interleague series against the Oakland Athletics 2-1, played April 11-13, 2025, at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California. The Mets showcased their offensive depth with home runs from Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo, while Kodai Senga’s shutout in Game 3 sealed the series. Oakland’s lone win came in Game 2 behind J.T. Ginn’s strong start, but defensive errors cost them in Games 1 and 3. The Mets outscored the Athletics 16-9 across the series. This analysis details each game with verified player stats and moments, sourced from ESPN, CBS Sports, MLB.com, FOX Sports, and Baseball-Reference. Attendance: Game 1 (9,632), Game 2 (10,133), Game 3 (10,036); total series time: 8:35.

Game Highlights

• Sport: Baseball
• League: MLB (Major League Baseball)
• Matchup: Oakland Athletics vs Mets Match Player Stats
• Games Covered:
  • Game 1: April 11, 2025
  • Game 2: April 12, 2025
  • Game 3: April 13, 2025
• Series Result: Mets won 2-1

Series Overview: New York Mets vs. Oakland Athletics, 2025 MLB Season

The Mets secured the series with wins in Game 1 (7-6) and Game 3 (8-0), while Oakland won Game 2 (3-1). New York’s offense, led by Alonso’s three-RBI performance in Game 1 and Torrens’ multi-hit Game 3, outscored Oakland 16-9. The Athletics’ defense faltered with errors in Games 1 and 3, and their bullpen struggled late in the opener. The Mets improved to 10-5 (3-2 away), while Oakland fell to 6-10 (3-3 home), reflecting their rebuilding challenges.

Game 1: New York Mets 7, Oakland Athletics 6 (April 11, 2025)

Game Summary

The Mets won a thrilling 7-6 game, powered by Pete Alonso’s 3-for-3 performance with a home run and three RBIs, and Brandon Nimmo’s solo homer. Juan Soto scored twice, contributing a hit and a walk. Oakland’s Shea Langeliers had two hits and an RBI, and Jacob Wilson drove in a run, but the Athletics’ bullpen allowed two runs in the ninth, and errors led to unearned runs. Griffin Canning pitched into the sixth for New York, while Edwin Díaz secured his third save despite a late Athletics rally. Attendance: 9,632; Time: 3:21.

Key Player Stats: New York Mets

• Pete Alonso (1B): 3-for-3, 1 R, 3 H, 3 RBI, 1 HR. Homered in fifth; drove in three.
• Brandon Nimmo (LF): 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 HR, 1 BB, 3 K. Solo homer in second.
• Juan Soto (RF): 1-for-4, 2 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 1 K. Scored in multiple innings.
• Francisco Lindor, Starling Marte, Luis Torrens, Luis Acuña: Had hits (details limited).
  Team Hitting Stats: 9 H, 7 R, 2 HR, 5 BB, 12 K, .243 AVG, 1 SB, 44 PA, 19 TB, 6 XBH.

Key Player Stats: Oakland Athletics

• Shea Langeliers (C): 2-for-4, 2 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR. Two hits, drove in a run.
• Jacob Wilson (SS): 1-for-5, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR. RBI single.
  Team Hitting Stats: 9 H, 6 R, 4 BB, 8 K, .250 AVG (estimated).

Pitching Stats: New York Mets

• Griffin Canning (W): Pitched into 6th, allowed multiple runs early (details limited).
• Edwin Díaz (S, 3): 1.0 IP, 2 R, closed game with groundout.
  Team Pitching Stats: Allowed 6 R on 9 H.

Pitching Stats: Oakland Athletics

• JP Sears (L): Allowed Nimmo’s HR in second, Alonso’s in fifth; struggled vs. power (details limited).
  Team Pitching Stats: Allowed 7 R on 9 H, 2 E (estimated).

Critical Moments

• Second Inning (NYM 1-0): Nimmo’s solo homer off Sears.
• Fifth Inning (NYM 3-1): Alonso’s homer drives in two.
• Ninth Inning (NYM 7-6): Athletics score two off Díaz, but Wilson grounds out to end game.

Game 2: Oakland Athletics 3, New York Mets 1 (April 12, 2025)

Game Summary

Oakland evened the series with a 3-1 win, scoring two runs in the fourth via a fielder’s choice and a groundout, and adding an insurance run in the seventh on Jhonny Pereda’s RBI double. J.T. Ginn pitched 5.1 innings, allowing one run on Brandon Nimmo’s sixth-inning solo homer. Mason Miller secured his fourth save with a scoreless ninth. The Mets went 0-for-7 with RISP, stranding eight runners. Attendance: 10,133; Time: 2:32.

Key Player Stats: New York Mets

• Brandon Nimmo (LF): 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 HR, 0 BB, 0 K. Solo homer in sixth.
• Juan Soto (RF): 0-for-2, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 2 BB, 0 K. Walked in first and eighth.
• Pete Alonso (1B): 0-for-3, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 3 K. Struck out three times.
  Team Hitting Stats: 6 H, 1 R, 1 HR, 3 BB, 10 K, .182 AVG, 8 LOB, 0-for-7 RISP, 1 E.

Key Player Stats: Oakland Athletics

• Jacob Wilson (SS): 2-for-4, 1 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR. Multi-hit game; extended 15-game hitting streak.
• Tyler Soderstrom (1B): 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR. Scored on fielder’s choice in fourth.
• JJ Bleday (CF): 1-for-4, 0 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR. RBI groundout in fourth.
• Jhonny Pereda (C): 1-for-4, 0 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 1 2B. RBI double in seventh.
  Team Hitting Stats: 9 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 9 K, .265 AVG, 7 LOB, 2-for-6 RISP, 1 E.

Pitching Stats: New York Mets

• David Peterson (L, 1-1): 6.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR, 4.50 ERA. Allowed two runs in fourth.
  Team Pitching Stats: 9.0 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 9 K, 0 HR.

Pitching Stats: Oakland Athletics

• J.T. Ginn (W, 1-0): 5.1 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 1 HR, 0.00 ERA (first start). Allowed Nimmo’s homer.
• Mason Miller (S, 4): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 1.42 ERA. Scoreless ninth for save.
  Team Pitching Stats: 9.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 9 K, 1 HR.

Critical Moments

• Fourth Inning (OAK 2-0): Wilson singles, Soderstrom scores on fielder’s choice, Bleday’s groundout adds run.
• Sixth Inning (OAK 2-1): Nimmo’s solo homer off Ginn cuts lead.
• Seventh Inning (OAK 3-1): Pereda’s RBI double scores insurance run.

Game 3: New York Mets 8, Oakland Athletics 0 (April 13, 2025)

Game Summary

Kodai Senga threw seven scoreless innings, allowing four hits, to lead the Mets to an 8-0 shutout and series win. Luis Torrens went 3-for-4 with two RBIs, Mark Vientos drove in two via a double and a walk, and Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo each had multi-hit games. Oakland’s five hits couldn’t spark a rally, and two errors hurt their cause. Luis Severino took the loss for the Athletics. Attendance: 10,036; Time: 2:42.

Key Player Stats: New York Mets

• Luis Torrens (C): 3-for-4, 1 R, 3 H, 2 RBI, 0 HR. Multi-hit game, raised average to .333.
• Mark Vientos (DH): 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 H, 2 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 2B. RBI double, bases-loaded walk.
• Francisco Lindor (SS): 2-for-5, 1 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 2B. Double and scored.
• Brandon Nimmo (LF): 2-for-4, 1 R, 2 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 0 K. Multi-hit game.
• Pete Alonso (1B): 0-for-4, 1 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 1 K. Scored in seventh.
  Team Hitting Stats: 11 H, 8 R, 7 BB, 7 K, .297 AVG, 22 LOB, 2 DP.

Key Player Stats: Oakland Athletics

• Detailed individual stats unavailable in sources.
  Team Hitting Stats: 5 H, 0 R, 2 E.

Pitching Stats: New York Mets

• Kodai Senga (W): 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR. First Mets pitcher to throw 7 IP in 2025.
  Team Pitching Stats: 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR.

Pitching Stats: Oakland Athletics

• Luis Severino (L): Allowed runs in seventh and ninth (details limited).
  Team Pitching Stats: 9.0 IP, 11 H, 8 R, 2 E.

Critical Moments

• Seventh Inning (NYM 2-0): Mets score two runs off Severino, including Torrens’ RBI.
• Ninth Inning (NYM 8-0): Four-run rally, with Vientos’ bases-loaded walk and Torrens’ RBI.

Head-to-Head Analysis

The Mets won 2-1, outscoring Oakland 16-9, with a .297 series AVG and 3 HRs compared to the Athletics’ .200 AVG and no homers. New York’s pitching, led by Senga’s shutout, posted a 2.00 ERA, while Oakland’s errors (at least two confirmed) and bullpen struggles in Game 1 were costly. The Mets capitalized on RISP opportunities, while Oakland relied on Game 2’s clutch hitting. The sports card above provides additional team stats for Game 1.

Series Standouts

New York Mets

• Pete Alonso (1B): 3-for-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI (Game 1). Dominant opener.
• Luis Torrens (C): 3-for-4, 2 RBI (Game 3). Key offensive spark.
• Kodai Senga (SP): 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 K (Game 3). First Mets 7-inning start of 2025.

Oakland Athletics

• Jacob Wilson (SS): 2-for-4, 1 RBI (Game 2). Extended 15-game hitting streak.
• J.T. Ginn (SP): 5.1 IP, 1 ER, 6 K (Game 2). Strong debut win.
• Jhonny Pereda (C): 1-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 2B (Game 2). Clutch insurance run.

Team Performance Context

New York Mets (10-5, 3-2 Away)

The Mets’ fourth straight series win highlighted their top-5 offense (5.2 RPG) and Senga’s return as a rotation anchor. Alonso and Nimmo’s power, plus Torrens’ emergence, fueled their NL East push.

Oakland Athletics (6-10, 3-3 Home)

Oakland’s Game 2 win showcased their young core, with Wilson’s hitting streak and Ginn’s pitching offering hope. Defensive errors and inconsistent offense underscored their AL West struggles.

Injury and Roster Notes

Oakland Athletics: No major injuries reported.

New York Mets: Jose Siri exited Game 2 (second inning) with a bruised left shin after fouling a ball off his leg; Tyrone Taylor replaced him.

Conclusion

The New York Mets won the April 11-13, 2025, series against the Oakland Athletics 2-1 (7-6, 1-3, 8-0), driven by Pete Alonso’s power in Game 1, Kodai Senga’s shutout in Game 3, and Luis Torrens’ multi-hit performance. Oakland’s J.T. Ginn and Jacob Wilson shone in their Game 2 victory, but errors and offensive struggles cost them the series. For detailed team stats, see the sports card above for Game 1 or visit ESPN and Baseball-Reference.com for full box scores.

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