Luis Severino lit the match, and the Giants poured gasoline. On today’s episode of Locked On A’s, we break down the 7-2 loss where Severino once again fell flat—4.1 innings, five earned runs, and three free passes later, the A’s were buried before they could blink. We dive deep into every missed opportunity, including two brutal double plays from Tyler Soderstrom, and explain how a promising start turned into a fire drill. From Nick Kurtz’s continued emergence to the bullpen’s attempt to stop the bleeding, we cover the full arc of a game that quickly spiraled out of control.

We also ask the hard questions: What’s the point of spending $22 million if it buys you disaster? Why is the front office targeting broken pitchers like it’s strategy? And what does this say about the broader culture inside this clubhouse? Plus, shoutouts to Justin Sterner and Hogan Harris for doing their jobs—something Severino still hasn’t figured out. The series is tied 1-1, but this loss leaves a mark. We’ve got raw takes, real accountability, and no excuses. Tap in.

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