Entering the season, we knew starting pitching could be an issue for the A's, but through four games, the biggest problem has actually been the defense.
Sure, Oakland has only committed three errors, but they have failed to make some fairly routine plays at pivotal moments.
“We've had some trouble and it's cost us the last couple games,” A's manager Bob Melvin admitted.
The defensive struggles culminated Sunday afternoon, when four separate misplays led to six Angels runs in a 7-4 defeat at the Coliseum.
The first two came in the second inning.