SEATTLE — There are various problems to diagnose over a six-game losing streak, but a glaring issue of late is the inability of A’s starters to work deep into games.
It happened again Sunday, as rookie Daniel Gossett lasted just 3 2/3 innings, the bullpen got taxed and the A’s were pounded 10-2 by the Seattle Mariners. Reflecting on his team’s 0-6 road trip overall, A’s manager Bob Melvin said: “It’s terrible. I can’t remember the last time we went out on a road trip and didn’t come home with a win. And you feel bad for our fans that come and support us here too, because we get some fans here and in Anaheim.