OAKLAND, Calif. -- Mike Fiers felt the adrenaline pumping early in his first day on the job with his new team, and he put it to good use.
Fiers pitched 5 1/3 strong innings and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Fiers gave up one run on four hits. He struck out eight and walked none.
"I think it kind of stepped up another level today," Fiers said. "Just trying to put together a good performance for this team. Definitely needed it after losing last night.