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Lopez finds rhythm behind A's opener experiment
SAN DIEGO -- Searching for ways to remedy what has been a subpar season to this point for Jacob Lopez, the Athletics switched things up on Sunday.
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Final
Sun, May 24, 2026
Petco Park Regular Season
Away starter
Luis Medina
Home starter
Michael King
Game state
Final
Game StoriesLopez finds rhythm behind A's opener experiment 4 clips
Recap + Highlights
MLB content feed · video controls stay localCortes homers, Lopez throws gem in A's 5-2 win00:03:15
Carlos Cortes hits a solo home run and Jacob Lopez throws 4 2/3 solid innings in relief in the Athletics' 5-2 win over the Padres
Condensed Game: ATH@SD - 5/24/2600:11:00
Condensed Game: Carlos Cortes and the Athletics take on Michael King and the Padres on May 24, 2026
Carlos Cortes' leadoff home run (5)00:00:38
Carlos Cortes gives the Athletics a 1-0 lead as he hits a leadoff home run to right-center field for his 5th homer of the season
Wrap
Athletics @ Padres · 5–2
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