A’s tie team record with 13th straight loss to Seattle

SEATTLE — Oakland still can’t figure out Seattle. The A’s tied a team record with their 13th straight loss to Mariners, thanks in part to prized rookie Julio Rodríguez’s first home run at home in a 7-6 win over Oakland Monday night.

Rodriguez hit a three-run home run and both Cal Raleigh and Eugenio Suárez added a two-run homer as the Mariners extended their domination of the A’s dating to last season. Seattle went 15-4 against Oakland last year and hasn’t lost to the A’s since July 22, 2021.

The 13 straight losses by the A’s to Seattle ties Oakland’s longest losing streak against one team. The A’s lost 13 straight to Cleveland (1994-95), Baltimore (1977-79) and Texas (1977-78).

After a rough first couple of weeks, Rodríguez has been one of Seattle’s best hitters for more than a month. He had his fifth multi-hit game in the past nine, adding a sharp single to go along with his fourth home run.

Raleigh’s homer in the fourth inning was his fourth of the season and just his fifth hit. Suárez added his ninth homer and third in the past eight games in the fifth inning.

All the Seattle home runs came off Oakland starter Zach Logue, who had allowed four earned runs total in his previous three starts. Logue (2-3) was tagged for seven earned runs. He walked four and struck out six.

Seattle starter Marco Gonzales pitched 5 1/3 innings to get the victory but his final numbers didn’t look great thanks to some bloop hits and shaky relief work by the Mariners. Gonzales (3-4) allowed five earned runs, but reliever Penn Murfee failed to get an out, giving up two hits and a walk after Gonzlaes was lifted.

Paul Sewald pitched the ninth for his second save.

Chad Pinder hit his fourth homer of the season off Gonzales, and Cristian Pache had a two-run double off Murfee. Tony Kemp also had two RBIs.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Athletics: OF Ramón Laureano was out of the lineup for a second straight game after getting hit on the hand Saturday against the Angels. There was optimism Laureano could be back in the lineup Tuesday. … RHP Frankie Montas threw a bullpen and is on track to make his next scheduled start. Montas was struck by a line drive on the hand Saturday against the Angels.

Mariners: Seattle is optimistic that 2020 AL Rookie of the Year Kyle Lewis will be activated off the injured list Tuesday. Lewis has missed nearly a year due to right knee issues. A final decision is expected Tuesday. … RHP Ken Giles is expected to throw live batting practice in Arizona early this week as the precursor to a rehab assignment. … RHP Erik Swanson (elbow inflammation) had a brief setback in his recovery and won’t throw for a few days.

UP NEXT

Athletics: RHP James Kaprielian (0-2, 4.50 ERA) will make his fourth start of the season Tuesday after coming off the injured list May 1. After a rough first outing, Kaprielian has allowed five earned runs over his past 16 innings.

Mariners: Rookie RHP George Kirby (0-1, 3.60) makes his fourth start. Kirby allowed five runs on eight hits in his last start against Boston. In his only previous home start, Kirby threw six shutout innings with seven strikeouts.

Oakland Athletics’ Elvis Andrus reacts after striking out during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, May 23, 2022, in Seattle. The Mariners won 7-6. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)Oakland Athletics’ Cristian Pache hits a two-run double off Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Penn Murfee during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 23, 2022, in Seattle. The hit scored Athletics’ Kevin Smith and Elvis Andrus. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MAY 23: Julio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners hits a three-run home run during the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park on May 23, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)Seattle Mariners shortstop JP Crawford celebrates after a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Monday, May 23, 2022, in Seattle. The Mariners won 7-6. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MAY 23: Marco Gonzales #7 of the Seattle Mariners warms up before the game against the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park on May 23, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MAY 23: Manager Mark Kotsay #7 of the Oakland Athletics looks on during batting practice before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 23, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)