OAKLAND -- Jesse Hahn stamped an exclamation mark on his return to the A's rotation Saturday afternoon with a sensational performance against the Astros. The right-hander filled the zone with strikes, worked efficiently and, simply put, was a treat to watch.
Hahn covered 6 2/3 innings of the A's 2-0 victory, holding Houston to three hits and minimizing bullpen usage amid a demanding week-long stretch for Oakland relievers.
"I don't know that I've seen him better than that," A's manager Bob Melvin said. "Velocity, movement, mixed his pitches, throwing his curveball for a strike, mixing in a changeup, and you're throwing 96, 97 mph and throwing strikes.