SAN FRANCISCO — Mark Canha wanted bragging rights over his childhood friends. By driving in the decisive runs against the team he grew up rooting for, he made sure that he’ll be able to rub the sweet taste of victory in their faces for at least one day.
Canha, who grew up in San Jose, lifted the A’s to their 20th win in 26 games Saturday, blasting a pinch hit two-run homer in the seventh that clinched a 4-3 victory over the Giants in the second game of the Bay Bridge Series at AT&T Park.
Prior to the series, Canha acknowledged that he loves beating the Giants, his childhood team, because it gives him a chance to gloat to friends and family in the Bay Area who root for the A’s cross-bay rivals.