The Oakland Athletics lost yet again today 5-1 to the Los Angeles Angels. Eric Surkamp pitched in 4 2/3 innings and comes away with the loss as he gave up two runs, striking out only one. Marcus Semien hit a solo home run, his fourth in as many days. The A’s were shut down, attaining only three hits against the tough Los Angeles team.
The A’s pitching struggled mightily today. Eric Surkamp’s two runs allowed were both scored by Mike Trout, and were both hit by Kole Calhoun. Fernando Rodriguez gave up one run and Liam Hendriks allowed two.