Pinder hits a grand slam, A’s beat Astros 5-3
OAKLAND – Chad Pinder hit his second grand slam this month and that was enough for the A’s to beat the Houston Astros 4-3. Oakland recorded their second consecutive win. The A’s have won five of their last six games and are 5-2 since the All-Star break. But tonight was all about Chad Pinder. Luis…
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A’s get pounded at the plate, beat the Halos’ 8-5
Oakland – The A’s got pounded at the plate, three batters were hit by pitches including pinch-hitter Chad Pinder who left the game in the seventh after a scary hit to the head. Nonetheless, Oakland had another game where they scored multiple runs in one inning. “His helmet was actually coming off and the ball…
A’s pitching exasperated by the Toronto Blue Jays
OAKLAND – Marcus Semien knew how to close out the series. Facing his former team, he left it all on the field as a reminder to what he meant to the Oakland A’s. Semien’s four-hit outing was a masterpiece to lead off a lineup of fierce hitters. “Four-hit game is pretty good,” A’s manager Bob…
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…