A’s two HRs not enough in Texas power show
Craig TaylorNomar Mazara’s grand slam helped the Rangers jump out to an 8-0 lead after two innings, and they went on for a 10-5 victory over the Athletics at Globe Life Park on Friday night. OAK Homepage News
American League West
Healy’s HR, Triggs give A’s edge in split
Ryon Healy crushed a two-run home run off Tyler Skaggs to cap a four-run outburst in the third inning, leading the A’s to a 5-1 victory, and salvaging a series split with the Angels in Thursday afternoon’s finale at the Oakland Coliseum. OAK Homepage News
Axford lands on DL with strained shoulder
A’s reliever John Axford landed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a strained right shoulder after experiencing discomfort while warming up during Tuesday’s game against the Angels. OAK Homepage News
Davis’ heroics not enough as A’s fall
Danny Espinosa slugged a three-run home run in the ninth inning as the Angels rallied to top the A’s. Rajai Davis had a bases-clearing triple as part of a four-run seventh, but Oakland couldn’t hold on to the lead. Ryon Healy and Jed Lowrie hit home runs for Oakland. OAK Homepage News
Davis’ twin blasts lift A’s to Opening Night win
The A’s powered their way past the Angels on Monday, celebrating Opening Night in their home park with a pair of home runs from Khris Davis, and another off the bat of Stephen Vogt, in a 4-2 victory behind right-hander Kendall Graveman. OAK Homepage News