Max drama after minimal chances for Muncy
Craig TaylorMax Muncy hasn’t had many opportunities at the Major League level, but his ninth-inning double in Thursday’s 5-1 loss to the Rangers helped the A’s avoid being on the wrong side of history. OAK Homepage News
American League West
A’s jump out to early lead, but can’t hold on
Robinson Chirinos and Rougned Odor enjoyed two-homer games, the former belting his second in the seventh off reliever John Axford for the go-ahead shot that propelled the Rangers to a 7-5 victory over the A’s at the Coliseum on Wednesday night. OAK Homepage News
Late rally falls short after Surkamp struggles
Robinson Chirinos hit a three-run home run, and Ryan Rua and Elvis Andrus each added a solo shot to help the Rangers secure a 10-6 victory over the A’s at the Coliseum on Tuesday night. OAK Homepage News
A’s offense brings ‘A’ game in rout of Rangers
Three-run home runs from Khris Davis and Josh Phegley highlighted the A’s offensive outburst in a 14-5 rout of the American League West-leading Rangers in Monday’s four-game series opener at the Coliseum. OAK Homepage News
A’s snap 7-game skid behind trio of homers
The Athletics got home runs from Marcus Semien, Jake Smolinski and Danny Valencia, as they ended their season-high losing streak of seven games with a 6-1 win against the Reds on Sunday at Great American Ball Park. OAK Homepage News