Brewers Spoil A's Las Vegas Debut in 15-14 Thriller

Brewers Spoil A’s Las Vegas Debut in 15-14 Thriller

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June 9, 2026

Las Vegas Ballpark staged its first MLB regular-season game in Southern Nevada on Monday night. The Milwaukee Brewers delivered an unforgettable opening act. Milwaukee outlasted the Oakland Athletics 15-14 in 12 innings. The two clubs combined for 11 home runs, 34 hits, and 29 total runs in a historic debut.

Home Run Chaos Defines Las Vegas MLB Debut

Oakland built a 14-13 lead entering the top of the 12th inning. Christian Yelich scored the go-ahead run on a Jeff McNeil throwing error at home plate. McNeil overthrew on a Brice Turang grounder, allowing Yelich to score from third base. Yelich’s run gave Milwaukee a 15-14 lead. The Brewers held on through the final three outs to secure the win.

The Oakland Athletics hit seven home runs on the night. Tyler Soderstrom led Oakland with two home runs and three hits. Nick Kurtz added two more home runs for the Athletics. Andrew Vaughn went 4-for-5 with four RBIs for the Athletics. Vaughn’s two-run double in the ninth inning tied the score at 13-13. Fourteen pitchers combined to throw 444 pitches across all 12 innings. Milwaukee answered with four home runs of its own.

This was not the A’s first time playing regular-season games in Las Vegas. Oakland played its first six home games of 1996 at Cashman Field in Las Vegas. The Athletics moved to Las Vegas that year during Oakland Coliseum renovations. The Athletics return to Nevada for a six-game preview series at Las Vegas Ballpark. Oakland’s permanent 33,000-seat retractable-roof stadium on the Strip opens in 2028.

The Las Vegas series tests whether the market can sustain major-league baseball through competitive play. Monday’s opener set 2026 MLB season highs in combined home runs (11) and combined hits (34). Tyler Soderstrom and Nick Kurtz represent the offensive core of Oakland’s rebuild. These two Athletics hitters combined for four home runs in Las Vegas’ very first MLB regular-season game.

The Oakland Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers continue their Las Vegas series through June 14. Oakland needs wins in the remaining five games to build momentum with Nevada fans. The permanent Las Vegas Strip stadium opens in 2028 with a 33,000-seat capacity. This six-game preview series is where Oakland begins writing its Nevada chapter.