OAKLAND, Calif. -- Unlike the first time he faced the Athletics this season, Texas right-hander A.J. Griffin had no problem keeping his emotions under control while pitching against his former club.
Having a strong curveball to counter an 87 mph fastball definitely helped, too.
Griffin pitched six scoreless innings in his return to the Oakland Coliseum, Nomar Mazara had two hits and three RBIS, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 7-0 on Monday night.
"Haven't pitched off that mound in a long time and I felt right at home out there," said Griffin, who was released by the A's following the 2015 season.