In a remarkable display of skill on Sunday, Zack Gelof led the Athletics to a significant lead against the Tigers, showcasing his potential for a cycle early in the game. Gelof's performance included an RBI triple and a three-run homer off Jack Flaherty, contributing to a 5-0 lead for the Athletics by the second inning. His efforts were particularly notable as he managed a triple and a home run, the latter sent 402 feet to LF, putting him halfway to achieving a cycle. Despite being hit by a pitch from Flaherty, Gelof continued to excel, eventually leading off the ninth inning with a chance to complete the cycle. By the end of the game, Gelof was a double shy of the cycle, having achieved a single off Alex Faedo in the seventh inning and finishing the game 4-for-5 with a triple, home run, and four RBIs.
Zack Gelof powers Athletics past Tigers on Sunday https://t.co/YcpHwtCE3L
Zack Gelof singled to CF, no shot at the extra base. He's 4-for-5 with a triple, HR and 4 RBI. https://t.co/KN800ejhfq
Zack Gelof will lead off ninth inning needing a double for cycle.
Zack Gelof is a double shy of the cycle after singling off Alex Faedo to lead off the 7th.
Zack Gelof is halfway to a cycle in second inning. He chased an 0-2 high fastball and sent it 402 feet to LF, punishing Jack Flaherty after hitting Abraham Toro on an 0-2 pitch to continue inning. Gelof also tripled in a 2-run opening frame.
Zack Gelof has a triple and a home run for the @Athletics. It's the second inning. 👀 https://t.co/GPUOvbzrt8
Flaherty hit Abraham Toro with an 0-2 pitch. Got 0-2 on Zack Gelof and threw a fastball above the zone. Gelof tomahawked it over the left-field fence, three-run homer. 5-0 A's. Gelof walked and scored three times yesterday, triple, homer, 4 RBI in two at-bats today.
A's jumping on Jack Flaherty here before he can settle in. RBI triple by Zack Gelof. RBI single by JJ Bleday.