The Athletics lost tonight’s game against the Angels in Anaheim, 10-9, tying their three game series at a game apiece, dropping the A’s back below .500 at 30-31, and giving the Angels a chance to overtake the A’s in the standings with a win tomorrow. The game was the longest nine-inning contest in Athletics franchise history.
Both teams employed the opener strategy, with Cam Bedrosian pitching the first for the Angels, Joakim Soria for the A’s. Bedrosian completed his mission, mholding the A’s scoreless in the opening frame despite issuing a walk to Matt Olson batting in the third spot.