Apr 20, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus (17) reacts after a call third strike during the second inning against the Minnesota Twins at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
When April came to an end, the Oakland A’s found themselves where we had all expected them to be. They led a tight AL West, with four teams within 2.5 games of one another. The A’s held a one game lead over the surprising Mariners, with an eye towards expanding that gap over the coming months.
It has not been easy for the A’s to get here.