“That’s probably the single biggest factor in where they stand in runs scored - how poorly they’ve done.” -Mark Mulder
I was ready to run with that brilliant analysis by tonight’s color commentator going into the 9th inning, but then the A’s did some good stuff. Tonight featured both multi-run home runs and hits with runners in scoring position, both of which have been comically lacking lately. The A’s would prove to need that offense to overcome their bad bullpen and worse defense. This game shaved a few days off my life, but I’ll take it to snap the losing streak.