Filed under: Athletics Nation Lounge Open Thread: Game 17 (Thread 5) By dan_bot Apr 19, 2011, 9:35pm PDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Open Thread: Game 17 (Thread 5) Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Matsui comes through big time! A's lead 4-0 halfway through the bottom of the 8th. More From Athletics Nation Elephant Rumblings: Vegas stadium bill polling poorly Athletics take second straight from the Braves 2-1 Athletics vs Braves Game Thread JP Sears, A’s look for second straight win against Atlanta Elephant Rumblings: The losing streak is over! Ryan Noda homers, A’s snap losing streak with 7-2 win over Braves