A’s Rally Falls Short as Tigers Hand Athletics Fourth Staright Loss
Sacramento – Before fans could settle into their seats at Sutter Health Park, the Athletics were already playing from behind. Detroit Tigers third baseman Kevin McGonigle launched a leadoff home run over the left-field wall, giving Detroit an early 1-0 lead and setting the tone for a night in which the Tigers offense repeatedly found…
Adam Camarena
A’s Home Woes Continue in Collapse Against Red Sox
Sacramento — In the blink of an eye, the Athletics found themselves in a situation they’ve seen far too often this season: a promising start erased by a sudden collapse. The A’s carried a 1-0 lead into the sixth inning Monday night before a three-run outburst, capped by Ceddanne Rafaela’s grand slam, sent the Red…
Cobb frustrated, Giants blow series in Oakland
Oakland – Giants pitcher Alex Cobb didn’t mince his words on his performance after the San Francisco blew a three-run lead Sunday. The A’s beat the Giants 8-6, with Oakland sweeping the series 2-0. “I just didn’t have it,” Cobb said. “I didn’t have much on the fastball, really any of the pitches. Just kind…
Jeff Weisinger