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The A’s embark on a three-game series with the host Angels beginning tonight. Right-hander Lou Trivino, who is starting for Mike Fiers, gets the ball in the 7:07 PT opener. Rookie Jaime Barria (10-9, 3.54 ERA) will make his first career appearance against the A’s. OAK Homepage News
Oakland begins a six-game homestand against the Angels tonight at 7:05 p.m. PT. The team will use Liam Hendriks (0-1, 5.60 ERA) as the opener on a designated bullpen day, with Daniel Mengden tentatively scheduled to follow him on the bump. The Angels will send lefty Tyler Skaggs to the mound. OAK Homepage News
Facing Astros right-hander Gerrit Cole, who had not yielded a home run since July 4, the A’s got two-run blasts from Marcus Semien and Matt Chapman in the first three innings of Monday’s series opener in Houston. OAK Homepage News
The A’s will conclude their homestand with a three-game set against the Rangers. Right-hander Mike Fiers, who is 1-0 with a 2.38 ERA in two starts since joining Oakland, will be on the mound for tonight’s 7:05 PT opener at the Coliseum. Veteran right-hander Bartolo Colon (7-10, 5.19 ERA) will start for the Rangers. OAK…
Brandon Moss’ second tour with the A’s abruptly ended Sunday. The veteran slugger was designated for assignment to make room for a waiver claim: left-hander Jairo Labourt. OAK Homepage News
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