Athletics' Shea Langeliers Hits Two Solo Homers

Catcher powers Oakland offense in Opening Day loss to Blue Jays

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:51am

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Shea Langeliers, the Athletics' All-Star catcher, went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs in Oakland's 3-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Opening Day. Langeliers blasted solo shots off Kevin Gausman and Jeff Hoffman, providing all of the Athletics' offense in the defeat.

Why it matters

Langeliers is a key part of the Athletics' lineup, coming off a strong 2025 season where he hit 31 home runs and posted an .861 OPS. His performance on Opening Day shows he's picking up right where he left off and will be a power threat for Oakland throughout the 2026 season.

The details

Langeliers hit solo home runs in the fourth and ninth innings, going deep against both Gausman and Hoffman. This was the second multi-homer game of Langeliers' four-year MLB career, as he continues to establish himself as one of the league's premier power-hitting catchers.

  • The game took place on Opening Day, Friday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Shea Langeliers

The Athletics' All-Star catcher, coming off a 2025 season where he hit 31 home runs and posted an .861 OPS.

Kevin Gausman

The Blue Jays' starting pitcher, who gave up one of Langeliers' solo home runs.

Jeff Hoffman

The Blue Jays' relief pitcher, who gave up Langeliers' other solo home run.

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What they’re saying

“Langeliers is a key part of our lineup and we're counting on him to provide that kind of power production all season long.”

— Mark Kotsay, Athletics Manager

What’s next

Langeliers and the Athletics will look to bounce back in the next game of their series against the Blue Jays on Saturday.

The takeaway

Shea Langeliers' two-homer performance on Opening Day is an encouraging sign for the Athletics, as they rely on the All-Star catcher's bat to anchor their lineup and provide consistent power production throughout the 2026 season.