Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images Mark Kotsay’s dream of turning the Oakland A’s into the kings of bunting has come to fruition. After the A’s laid a bunting smackdown on the division-leading Houston Astros last night, they’ll look to take the series today with Joey Estes on the hump opposite Hunter Brown. Lawrence Butler’s back in the lineup on a mission to extend his … [Read more...] about A’s vs. Astros game thread
Elephant Rumblings: A’s hit the road amidst flurry of roster moves
Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images MLB news roundup Happy Wednesday, Athletics Nation! The Oakland Athletics began their final multi-series road trip yesterday, opening a three-game series in Houston. Several roster moves were made ahead of the trip. We have made the following roster moves. pic.twitter.com/9G66spudB9— Oakland A's (@Athletics) September 10, … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: A’s hit the road amidst flurry of roster moves
Athletics beat Astros in extra innings 4-3
Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Back in the win column Winners again. The Athletics broke up their small two-game losing streak with a victory over the Astros, beating their division rival by a final of 4-3 in extra innings in the kickoff to the road trip. Sears with the spot start? No matter Yesterday the scheduled starter for game one of this series was Osvaldo Bido. We now … [Read more...] about Athletics beat Astros in extra innings 4-3
A’s vs. Astros game thread
Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Looking to get back in the win column against their rivals After yesterday’s off-day the club begins their nine-game, three-city road trip tonight. First stop: Houston, to take on the Astros in the first of three in what will be their final matchup of the season. Oakland was previously scheduled to go to Osvaldo Bido for tonight’s start but … [Read more...] about A’s vs. Astros game thread
Elephant Rumblings: Road trip begins
Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images MLB news roundup Rise and shine A’s fans! Yesterday provided a nice off day for the club after playing 13 straight contests. The club hits the road losers of their past two games but will have a chance to go for Win #63 this evening against a hated division rival. First up on this three-city road trip: Houston. We have a three-game series … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Road trip begins