OAKLAND, Calif. — Manager Bob Melvin is fond of saying the Athletics are at their best when hitting home runs and showing patience in the batter’s box.
They’ve proven they’re pretty good when pinch-hitting, too.
Pinch-hitter Robbie Grossman delivered a two-run triple over center fielder Mike Trout’s head as part of a seven-run eighth inning when the A’s benefited from four consecutive walks, and Oakland rallied to beat the Los Angeles Angels 10-6 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.
“That’s just the mentality of this team,” Grossman said. “How many times this season has something like that occurred?