Athletics’ rally to tie on Aguilar’s epic eighth-inning home run, but fall in 10 to Guardians

OAKLAND, Calif. — Athletics designated hitter Jesus Aguilar wasn’t interested in reliving one of the most epic at-bats you’ll ever see in the aftermath of a 6-4, 10-inning loss Wednesday to the Cleveland Guardians. The A’s had done nothing and trailed 4-0 in the eighth until Ryan Noda led off with a solo home run to right off relief pitcher Nick Sandlin. Sandlin got the next two outs, giving way to Tim Herrin. Herrin walked the next two batters. Aguilar fell behind 0-2 and eventually worked the count to 2-2. He fouled off seven pitches in all, and finally on the 12th-pitch of the at-bat, launc…

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