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The A’s blasted back-to-back homers in consecutive innings for the first time since the Bash Brothers’ heyday of 1997 to take the finale in San Diego. Franklin Barreto, Josh Phegley, Mark Canha and Matt Olson provided the thunder, backing an excellent start from Frankie Montas (6 2/3 IP, 1 ER), and Jed Lowrie added a…
A sound defensive display, combined with early offensive production — two components that had been missing from Oakland’s early-season showing — accompanied a power parade and pitching prowess in Wednesday’s 9-1 series-clinching victory over the Rangers. OAK Homepage News
Left-hander Sean Manaea, like right-hander Jharel Cotton the night before, gave the Athletics an exciting glimpse of the future. OAK Homepage News
Craig Taylor