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A’s Offense Opens Up In Win Over Yankees

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June 15, 2014

Oakland, CA – They got their “mojo” back! The A’s once dominated the lead with long balls. But the last nine games they’ve been held to one or fewer runs runs. That changed today, Oakland knocked in two three-run homers and won the series after defeating the Yankees 10-5.

“It’s good to see,” A’s manager Bob Melvin said. “We haven’t been swinging the bats as well as we were earlier, and certainly had the power portion of it, but two big three-run homers today gets you off to a good start.”

“Ever since I’ve been here, we’ve been built around the long ball,” said Derek Norris. We obviously made ourselves a little more well-rounded over the last couple of years, but when we’re hitting homers, we’re winning. That’s the bottom line.”

Norris went 3-for-5 with a double, home run and three RBIs. He recorded a career-high tying three hits. Five of his seven home runs this year have come with at least two men on base. Norris went yard in the first inning with a three-run homer. Coco Crisp followed with a three-run bomber to left field and extended Oakland’s lead 6-0 in the second.

“It was pretty much just not making adjustments,” New York’s pitcher Vidal Nuno said. “They got some little hits here and there, and then just the one pitch,’bang.’ Those two innings, little frustrating, getting not ahead of the count, and they took advantage of it.”

Nuno’s outing didn’t last long, he was chased off the mound after tossing three innings, giving up eight hits, eight runs, one walk, two strikeouts, one wild pitch and two home runs. The bullpen didn’t fare much either, after loading the bases in the fourth three times.

Jose Ramirez loaded the bases before hitting Craig Gentry in the head knocking him off his feet in the fourth. The A’s extended their lead 7-0. Yoenis Cespedes followed by knocking in two more runs with no outs until Jed Lowrie grounded into a double play at second base.

Josh Donaldson snapped a 0-for-33 hitless streak with an RBI single to right field. Oakland scored four runs making it almost impossible for the Yankees to get back in the game. This was the first time the A’s have scored 10 runs against New York since July 1, 2007.

“It’s tough, but it hasn’t happened much this year,” said Mark Teixeira. “Our pitchers have been so good. Every now and then, you’re going to have games like this, and you just take them as they come and go get them the next day.”

The Yankees got their first run in the sixth, Derek Jeter doubled and Teixeira scored him in with a double. Carlos Beltran lead off the seventh with a home run and then made a terribly mistake in the eighth. Beltran hit a line drive to shortstop Jed Lowrie who threw to second for the out.

He trotted to toward the dugout abandoning first base not realizing there was one more out left in the inning. That resulted in a double play after the first base umpire Dan Lassogna ruled him out. That sent a flurry of questions from New York’s manager Joe Girardi who came out of out the dugout immediately.

“It’s an embarrassing play,” said Girardi.

The Yankees added on two more runs in the seventh when Ryan Cook loaded the bases with two walks and an error by Lowrie. Jeter’s sacrifice fly scored in another run as New York began to chip away at Oakland’s 10-3 lead. Jeter played his final regular season game at the O.co.

“Today was one of those games, but I think for the most part we’ve been playing pretty good as of late,” Jeter said. “You want to continue, you need it to continue, because we’re playing some division games.”

Brett Gardner hit a two-run homer off Jim Johnson in the ninth trimming the lead in half. Johnson then put two on with a walk and a single before Luke Gregerson came in to finish the inning. Both Cook and Johnson combined allowed four late-inning runs.

Thankfully Jesse Chavez pitched a superb game in six innings. He allowed five hits, one run and four strikeouts. Chavez tossed a shutout through the sixth frame before doubles from both Jeter and Teixeria. The righty looked a lot like he did back in April when he tossed similar stats against Texas.

“That’s the biggest thing, not to walk anyone,” said Chavez. “And not to give up the two-strike hits that had been my Achilles heel the last four or five starts.”

“Today, I thought was similar to what we were seeing really early in the season,” Melvin said. “You could tell right away he was on it pretty good, cutter to both sides of the plate, good curveball to create a gap between the hard stuff and the offspeed stuff, threw a few good changeups.”

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The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of – December 10 – 16, 2025

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Seth Curry Makes Impressive Debut with the Golden State Warriors

Seth looked comfortable in his new uniform, seamlessly fitting into the Warriors’ offensive and defensive system. He finished the night with an impressive 14 points, becoming one of the team’s top scorers for the game. Seth’s points came in a variety of ways – floaters, spot-up three-pointers, mid-range jumpers, and a handful of aggressive drives that kept the Oklahoma City Thunder defense on its heels.

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By Y’Anad Burrell

Tuesday night was anything but ordinary for fans in San Francisco as Seth Curry made his highly anticipated debut as a new member of the Golden State Warriors. Seth didn’t disappoint, delivering a performance that not only showcased his scoring ability but also demonstrated his added value to the team.

At 35, the 12-year NBA veteran on Monday signed a contract to play with the Warriors for the rest of the season.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came before Seth even scored his first points. As he checked into the game, the Chase Center erupted into applause, with fans rising to their feet to give the newest Warrior a standing ovation.

The crowd’s reaction was a testament not only to Seth’s reputation as a sharpshooter but also to the excitement he brings to the Warriors. It was clear that fans quickly embraced Seth as one of their own, eager to see what he could bring to the team’s championship aspirations.

Warriors’ superstar Steph Curry – Seth’s brother – did not play due to an injury. One could only imagine what it would be like if the Curry brothers were on the court together. Magic in the making.

Seth’s debut proved to be a turning point for the Warriors. Not only did he contribute on the scoreboard, but he also brought a sense of confidence and composure to the floor.

While their loss last night, OKC 124 – GSW 112, Seth’s impact was a game-changer and there’s more yet to come. Beyond statistics, it was clear that Seth’s presence elevated the team’s performance, giving the Warriors a new force as they look to make a deep playoff run.

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LIHEAP Funds Released After Weeks of Delay as States and the District Rush to Protect Households from the Cold

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The federal government has released $3.6 billion in home heating assistance after a delay that left states preparing for the start of winter without the program’s annual funding.

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By Stacy M. Brown
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The federal government has released $3.6 billion in home heating assistance after a delay that left states preparing for the start of winter without the program’s annual funding. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP, helps eligible households pay heating and cooling bills. The release follows a shutdown that stretched 43 days and pushed agencies across the country to warn families of possible disruptions.

State officials in Minnesota, Kansas, New York, and Pennsylvania had already issued alerts that the delay could slow the processing of applications or force families to wait until December for help. In Pennsylvania, more than 300,000 households depend on the program each year. Minnesota officials noted that older adults, young children, and people with disabilities face the highest risk as temperatures fall.

The delay also raised concerns among advocates who track household debt tied to rising utility costs. National Energy Assistance Directors Association Executive Director Mark Wolfe said the funds were “essential and long overdue” and added that high arrearages and increased energy prices have strained families seeking help.

Some states faced additional pressure when other services were affected by the shutdown. According to data reviewed by national energy advocates, roughly 68 percent of LIHEAP households also receive nutrition assistance, and the freeze in multiple programs increased the financial burden on low-income residents. Wolfe said families were placed in “an even more precarious situation than usual” as the shutdown stretched into November.

In Maryland, lawmakers urged the Trump administration to release funds after the state recorded its first cold-related death of the season. The Maryland Department of Health reported that a man in his 30s was found outdoors in Frederick County when temperatures dropped. Last winter, the state documented 75 cold-related deaths, the highest number in five years. Rep Kweisi Mfume joined more than 100 House members calling for immediate federal action and said LIHEAP “is not a luxury” for the 100,000 Maryland households that rely on it. He added that seniors and veterans would be placed at risk if the program remained stalled.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore used $10.1 million in state funds to keep benefits moving, but noted that states cannot routinely replace federal dollars. His administration said families that rely on medical equipment requiring electricity are particularly vulnerable.

The District of Columbia has already mapped out its FY26 LIHEAP structure in documents filed with the federal government. The District’s plan shows that heating assistance, cooling assistance, weatherization, and year-round crisis assistance operate from October 1 through September 30. The District allocates 50 percent of its LIHEAP funds to heating assistance, 10 percent to cooling, 13 percent to year-round crisis assistance, 15 percent to weatherization, and 10 percent to administrative costs. Two percent is used for services that help residents reduce energy needs, including education on reading utility bills and identifying energy waste.

The District’s plan lists a minimum LIHEAP benefit of $200 and a maximum of $1,800 for both heating and cooling assistance. Crisis benefits are provided separately and may reach up to $500 when needed to resolve an emergency. The plan states that a household is considered in crisis if it has been disconnected from energy service, if heating oil is at 5 percent or less of capacity, or if the household has at least $200 owed after the regular benefit is applied.

The District’s filing notes that LIHEAP staff conduct outreach through community meetings, senior housing sites, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, social media, posters, and mass mailings. The plan confirms that LIHEAP applicants can apply in person, by mail, by email, or through a mobile-friendly online application and that physically disabled residents may request in-home visits.

As agencies nationwide begin distributing the newly released funds, states continue working through large volumes of applications. Wolfe said LIHEAP administrators “have been notified that the award letters have gone out and the states can begin to draw down the funds.”