Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Going for the series victory in the finals The A’s are prepared to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in the series finale, with both teams vying for a series win after splitting the first two contests of this weekend series. Time to wrap up the home stand with a win before hitting the road this week. Rookie Jack Perkins will get … [Read more...] about Game #114: A’s vs. Diamondbacks Game Thread
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Athletics drop series finale 6-4 to D-backs
JJ Bleday went 4-4 with a homer in today’s loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. | Dennis Lee-Imagn Images Bleday goes 4-4 with a homer in return Looking to take yet another series against a western rival, the Athletics faced off against the Arizona Diamondbacks today at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Jack Perkins got the start today against Eduardo Rodriguez for … [Read more...] about Athletics drop series finale 6-4 to D-backs
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Athletics’ Home Run Problems Big Component of 2-20 Skid
With ballpark dimensions of 403 feet to center field, 325 feet to right, and 330 to left in the heat of Sacramento, baseballs will fly in Sutter Health Park. Unfortunately for the Athletics, their offensive power can’t keep up with the amount of home runs allowed by the pitching staff. The A’s offense has hit 23 home runs since May 14th, while the pitching staff has allowed 50 … [Read more...] about Athletics’ Home Run Problems Big Component of 2-20 Skid