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Welcome to Thursday , Athletics Nation!
Last night’s win finally saw the A’s put together a combined performance from both sides of the ball, with the bats scoring and the pitching keeping the O’s off the roster.
It felt like forever since the A’s last won a game, but today they can actually get their first winning streak of the season. Yes, it would just be a 2-game win streak but a winning streak is a winning streak; A’s fans can’t get greedy this year. Hopefully today’s spot starter Adam Oller can keep the Yankees positive vibes rolling.
Oller had a fantastic camp and was in contention for a rotation spot all spring long, but ultimately fell short to JP Sears. Oller has only made it into two games this year: the first was somewhat of a disaster as he yielded 5 runs in 4 2⁄3 innings, but he bounced back and gave Oakland 5 strong, scoreless innings against the Rays, Which Oller is going to show up today? Tune in to find out everyone!
A’s Coverage:
- Toster: Rooker’s 3-run bomb, Waldichuk’s strong outing ends A’s losing streak
- Willis: A’s place Domingo Acevedo on IL with strained back
- AP: Scorer applies obscure rule to take win away from Familia
- Coon: First District affirms judgment to all challenges to A’s Howard Terminal project
MLB News & Interest:
- Perkins: Walker’s hit streak hits 12, ties mark not seen in a century
- Berry: Rays close in on MLB record with 12-0 start
- Berry: Rays’ top prospect Bradley debuts with mom in stands
- DiComo: Robertson continues to reward Showalter’s trust
- Rogers: Cubs, Happ agree on extension
- Franco: Phillies’ Harper preparing to work out at first base
- Passan: Salt Lake City group pushing for expansion team
- Today in Baseball History
Best of Twitter:
Gosh, if only the A’s had him…
Max Muncy is 1 of 10 players to have 25+ HRs vs an opponent (#SFGiants) and do it at a rate of better than one every 12 plate appearances. Here's the list: pic.twitter.com/jcc5ypIM4n
— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) April 13, 2023
Some updates from the minor leagues:
A's RHP Drew Rucinski allowed 2 runs on 6 hits with 2 Ks & 0 walks in 2 IP in his first rehab start for Triple-A Las Vegas tonight. He threw 45 pitches, 30 for strikes. Zack Gelof has gone 1 for 3 in his first game since returning from the IL.
— Athletics Farm (@AthleticsFarm) April 13, 2023
Me to John Fischer:
Giants reliever Taylor Rogers -- unhappy with his performance -- throws his glove in the trash can. ⚾️ ️ pic.twitter.com/CK4Js53yee
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) April 13, 2023
Yay!!
— A's on NBCS (@NBCSAthletics) April 13, 2023
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