From Chronicle Staff Writer Susan Slusser at Target Field
Tonight’s game wasn’t even blog-worthy. The A’s were outplayed in every facet in a 13-0 loss, so much so that for extra emphasis, Twins center fielder Shane Robinson made a spectacular diving catch to rob Josh Phegley of extra bases and to end the game.
The main takeaways from this one: Fernando Abad needed just five pitches to retire both men he faced, and as manager Bob Melvin said, getting Abad back on track would be huge.