The 2015 A’s seem to have a knack for heartbreaking losses, at least in the early going. Today’s game was especially bad. A hardfought comeback was immediately returned by the bullpen, which continues to look shakier and shakier.
The game started off badly, with a 2-run first inning. I’ve always had a sneaking suspicion Jesse Hahn was just Sonny Gray in a Brett Anderson mask, and here’s my confirmation. Just like last night, the Angels worked a leadoff walk and a single into two runs. And just like last night, the threat was ended by bad baserunning — Aybar ended the threat by being caught stealing with two outs.