Things started off in grand fashion for the A’s Thursday night with Ramon Laureano homering to lead off the second inning. Oakland starter Tanner Anderson, who had struggled in his previous start against Tampa Bay, quickly gave the lead back by serving up a two-run homer to Kole Calhoun. In the third inning, the Angels offense hung a five-spot on the board and the A’s were never able to come close after that. The Angels ultimately prevailed, 8-3.
This is the game the A’s will want to put behind them quickly, but let’s examine some of the highlights and lowlights for the green and gold tonight.