A’s ‘excited’ as 3 rookies tally double-digit HRs
Craig TaylorIn a disappointing season that’s seen the A’s frequent the loss column more times than not, there’s been reason for optimism. OAK Homepage News
American League West
Garneau goes deep, impresses behind plate
Even the hometown fans celebrated the A’s lone run of the night in Anaheim on Monday. That’s because many of them were there to see Oakland catcher and Los Angeles product Dustin Garneau, who launched his first home run in green and gold in the A’s 3-1 series-opening loss. OAK Homepage News
‘Oly’ and ‘Chappy’ homer to seal A’s sweep
The Athletics, riding a big day from the bottom of their lineup, completed a three-game sweep of the Rangers with an 8-3 victory. OAK Homepage News
A’s ‘Chi’ homers twice to back ‘Da Kid’ in win
Chad Pinder (aka ‘Chi’ for Players Weekend) hit two home runs for only the second time in his young career, and the last-place Athletics knocked off the Rangers for the second straight game with an 8-3 victory on Saturday afternoon at the Coliseum. OAK Homepage News
‘Digger’s’ one-run gem, ‘Khrush’ HRs carry A’s
The player known as “Khrush” did just that Friday night. Outfielder Khris Davis delivered two home runs in Friday’s series opener against the Rangers, helping the A’s pull out a 3-1 victory at the Coliseum behind right-hander Kendall Graveman to open Players Weekend. OAK Homepage News