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Vogt sees Doolittle’s fastball getting its life back

Sean Doolittle has nothing but faith in A’s catcher Stephen Vogt.

On Friday Vogt called for nothing but fastballs as Oakland’s left-handed closer was asked to get the last four outs of a 5-4 win over the Giants. The left-hander complied, and while it took 38 of them, the formula worked.

No matter, Doolittle will throw what Vogt asks.

“Vogt could put down a six (six fingers instead of one, denoting a fastball) and I’d try to throw like a submarine knuckleball or something,’’ Doolittle said. “I trust him with everything. I know how hard he works with his preparation.