Elephant Rumblings: A’s finally break the losing streak

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…

Some updates from the minor leagues:

Me to John Fischer:

Yay!!