Brent Rooker hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth inning and Mason Miller struck out Ernie Clement and George Springer looking with the tying run on second in the ninth inning as the Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3.

About three hours before first pitch on Saturday night, Brent Rooker prepared for his upcoming participation in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby by going through a three-minute practice round to simulate the experience that awaits him on Monday in Atlanta.

A's slugger Brent Rooker is set to compete in Monday's Home Run Derby, and he'll be up against some of the top players in the game. Former teammate Byron Buxton and AL West rival (and home run leader) Cal Raleigh are just two of the participants that will be joining Rooker in taking hacks.

The 30-year-old slugger broke open a 2-2 tie in the fifth inning when he lofted a Kevin Gausman splitter over the fence in left field. Rooker is on a roll heading into his second All-Star Game, slashing .315/.373/.648 over the last 14 games with four of his 20 homers on the season, along with six doubles, 10 runs and 11 RBI.

Brent Rooker and Jazz Chisholm Jr. have joined the lineup for Monday night's All-Star Home Run Derby in Atlanta.

Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker will compete in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby. The event will take place at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 14.

Athletics slugger Brent Rooker will be joining teammate Jacob Wilson in Atlanta for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.