Make it three in a row against the AL West Champs. But unlike the first two — both late-inning showdowns — today’s win was as decisive a victory could be without entering blowout territory.
The lineup was the star of the cause tonight, scoring 8 runs on 13 hits and 3 walks. How many homers? None. The A’s didn’t need to hit the ball hard today to score. Instead, their game today came in the form of line-drive singles and shallow outfield bloops; all they practiced today was a patient approach and a desire to give the next batter in line a chance.