Sacramento fans celebrate the end of Athletics’ first season at Sutter Health Park

The Oakland Athletics concluded their first season at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, marking the beginning of a three-year stopover before moving to Las Vegas, with fans showing their unwavering support despite challenges. “Back in 1967, I worked for the Oakland A’s when they built the Coliseum,” said Marlene McGary, longtime A’s fan.Despite fluctuating attendance and a record below the .500 mark, the team averaged just under 9,500 fans over 81 home games. It was the lowest among the MLB’s 30 teams, beating out the Tampa Bay Rays, who played a portion of the year in a small stadium as well. Sunday was the finale of Fan Appreciation Weekend, which featured the Topps Truck Tour handing out baseball cards and Kids Run the Bases, allowing kids 12 years or younger to run the bases on the field.Fans traveled hundreds of miles to see the team.” was a little trip. But we got to follow our team. And like I said, gold and green forever, Go A’s,” Monica Flores from Gilroy said.The Athletics finish the season with a 76-89 record, second-to-last in the AL West. From first pitches to long drives, Sacramento fans cheered one last time, celebrating the team’s journey and their unwavering support.

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

The Oakland Athletics concluded their first season at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, marking the beginning of a three-year stopover before moving to Las Vegas, with fans showing their unwavering support despite challenges.

“Back in 1967, I worked for the Oakland A’s when they built the Coliseum,” said Marlene McGary, longtime A’s fan.

Despite fluctuating attendance and a record below the .500 mark, the team averaged just under 9,500 fans over 81 home games. It was the lowest among the MLB’s 30 teams, beating out the Tampa Bay Rays, who played a portion of the year in a small stadium as well.

Sunday was the finale of Fan Appreciation Weekend, which featured the Topps Truck Tour handing out baseball cards and Kids Run the Bases, allowing kids 12 years or younger to run the bases on the field.

Fans traveled hundreds of miles to see the team.

“[It] was a little trip. But we got to follow our team. And like I said, gold and green forever, Go A’s,” Monica Flores from Gilroy said.

The Athletics finish the season with a 76-89 record, second-to-last in the AL West.

From first pitches to long drives, Sacramento fans cheered one last time, celebrating the team’s journey and their unwavering support.