Langeliers' Power Surge Propels A's

0:00On April 22nd, Shay Langeleyers is proving he's clutched no matter who's on the mound for the Oakland Athletics. Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park, the catcher smashed a solo homer off Lefty Gabe Spire in the 7th inning, giving the A some key breathing room. In their 5-2 win over the Mariners, that blast marked his second homer in his many days, pushing his season total to 8, which ties him for 4th in all of Major League Baseball. Despite some early wobbles against South Pals, Langeleyers is silencing the doubters with power from both sides. He's dominating as the top catcher in the game right now, leading everyone with at least 80 at bats and homers, batting average at 3-12. On base at 3-79, slugging 6-13 and OPS 992. Fans and teammates are buzzing about his hot start mirroring the best in the league. The first place A's, sitting at 13 wins and 11 losses, grabbed the series' victory over their division rivals. Langeleyers thriving in the same park where Cal Raleigh owned the catcher spotlight last year, just adds to the story.

1:04With a shot at the sweep Wednesday, Oakland's rolling, and Langeleyers looks locked in to keep carrying the load. This has been MLB News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.