Davis’ grand slam too little, too late vs. Rays
Craig TaylorKhris Davis’ grand slam made things interesting, but it wasn’t enough as the Athletics fell, 5-4, to the Rays in the series finale on Sunday at Tropicana Field. OAK Homepage News
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A’s fall to Rays late in battle of the bullpens
Oakland ran out of ammunition against Tampa Bay during a 7-5 loss in a battle of the bullpens on Saturday night at Tropicana Field. OAK Homepage News
Davis hits No. 41; Olson wins it late vs. Texas
Khris Davis hit his MLB-leading 41st homer before the A’s rallied late to beat Texas. Jed Lowrie hit a two-run double, Chad Pinder slugged a go-ahead homer and — after Adrian Beltre re-tied it with his second dinger of the game — Matt Olson provided the decisive blow with a homer leading off the eighth….
A’s stage late Motown rally in Jackson’s debut
Journeyman Edwin Jackson was back in business Monday, making the first start of his 16th season with his Major League record-tying 13th team. The 34-year-old veteran, who allowed just one run with seven K’s in six innings, didn’t factor into the decision, but the A’s were able to stage a late rally from three runs…
Martini keys late A’s rally in comeback win
Nick Martini drove in Stephen Piscotty in the eighth inning for his first big league hit and RBI and the go-head run as the A’s came back to defeat the White Sox. Piscotty also homered, which helped Oakland tie an MLB record — the club has now gone deep in 24 straight road games. Matt…