Alonso’s bat starting to heat up for A’s
Craig TaylorYonder Alonso, who put the A’s on top for good with a two-run single in the sixth inning Friday, has added 50 points to his batting average since May 31. OAK Homepage News
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A’s take series, show resolve vs. AL juggernaut
The A’s brought the potential game-winning run to the plate in Thursday’s 9-6 loss to the Orioles after loading the bases against the toughest closer in the American League. Four innings earlier, simply getting to that point seemed like a daunting challenge. OAK Homepage News
Detwiler aces debut as A’s shut out Orioles
Ross Detwiler fired eight scoreless innings in his A’s debut Wednesday night to edge Yovani Gallardo and the Orioles, 1-0, handing Baltimore its third straight loss at the Coliseum. OAK Homepage News
Neal the real deal for A’s with one-run gem
Runs have been scarce through two games at the Coliseum. So when Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop advanced to third base with one out in the sixth inning Tuesday night, it appeared to be a pivotal moment to manufacture Baltimore’s second run of the game. A’s reliever Liam Hendriks didn’t relent, however, stranding Schoop at…
A’s Gray won’t need surgery on forearm
An MRI of A’s right-hander Sonny Gray’s right forearm showed no structural damage, manager Bob Melvin said following Oakland’s 3-2 win over Baltimore on Monday night. OAK Homepage News