Yoenis Cespedes came back to haunt the A’s on Friday night, in a manner of speaking.
Cespedes himself remains on the disabled list for the Mets, trying to recover from a strained hamstring. But pitcher Michael Fulmer, the prized prospect the Tigers acquired for Cespedes not quite two years ago, barged into the Coliseum and overpowered the A’s.
Fulmer struck out nine batters in eight innings as Detroit coasted to a 7-2 victory. The A’s, seeking a fresh start upon returning home after a 2-7 road trip, instead offered an all-too-familiar blend of sloppy defense and meek offense.