The Athletics jumped on Angels starter Parker Bridwell early. Jed Lowrie homered in the first inning and the A’s followed that up with five runs in the second; Matt Joyce and Marcus Semien both going deep.
Bridwell was promptly pulled from the game after 1 2/3 innings, allowing seven hits (3 HR) and six earned runs. Bridwell struggled against the Athletics last season, giving up 13 runs over six innings (two starts); tonight’s rough outing only adding to his woes against Oakland.
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