OAKLAND, Calif. -- When Oakland Athletics rookie Daniel Gossett faced the New York Mets two starts ago at Citi Field, he was as sharp as he has been in his young career.
Gossett allowed two runs and five hits, struck out six and walked two in six innings during a 3-2 victory on July 23.
Five days later, Gossett lasted only 3 2/3 innings in a 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins at Oakland Coliseum. He allowed five runs (four earned) and nine hits, walked three and struck out four.