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A’s advance to ALDS after defeating White Sox 6-4

A’s advance to ALDS after defeating White Sox 6-4

Oakland – A bit over zealous with perfection today, led to the Chicago White Sox using seven different pitchers through six frames.  The A’s took advantage and scored six runs over two frames.  Oakland’s manager Bob Melvin used a more patient approach with his bullpen. The results, the A’s are moving on to the American…

A’s force Wild Card Game 3 after bats come alive early

A’s force Wild Card Game 3 after bats come alive early

Oakland – A different game, and a different mentality.  The A’s knew they had one option after yesterday’s loss.  In a must-win game, they got off to a great start by scoring five runs early off Dallas Keuchel.  Oakland tied the AL Wild Card series by beating the Chicago White Sox 5-3 forcing a deciding…

A’s struggle against Giolito in Wild Card Game 1

A’s struggle against Giolito in Wild Card Game 1

Oakland – In the best-of-three game Wild Card series, the A’s didn’t get off to the start they wanted. Lucas Giolito almost pitched a perfect game while Oakland’s offense struggled against him.  The result proved costly as the A’s lost 4-1 to the Chicago White Sox. “Giolito was good,” said A’s manager Bob Melvin.  “We…