The Athletics are still trying to find their footing early in the 2026 season, but over the last few days, they’ve done something that cuts through records, standings, and expectations. In back-to-back games,

Tyler Soderstrom hit his first two homers this season and drove in five runs Saturday as the Athletics roughed up Kodai Senga in an 11-6 victory over the struggling New York Mets. Carlos Cortes launched a three-run shot for the Athletics, who have won four straight games — two apiece against the Yankees and Mets in New York.