Mistake-prone A's commit 5 errors in 9-0 loss to Boston Red Sox
A's become the first team in 29 years with at least 13 fielding miscues in the first five games of the season.
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A's become the first team in 29 years with at least 13 fielding miscues in the first five games of the season.
By ERIC HE OAKLAND, Calif. — Pinch-hitter Abraham Toro forced in the game-ending run when he drew a four-pitch bases-loaded walk from Eli Morgan, and the Athletics beat the Guardians, 4-3, on March 31 for their first win this season. The A’s, who have announced plans to move to Las Vegas in 2028, drew just 4,118 at the Coliseum on a sunny afternoon. Attendance for the opening four-game series totaled 26,902. Oakland and manager Mark Kotsay lost three of four to the Guardians. The A’s went 60-102 in Kotsay’s first season in 2022, then 50-112 last year. Carlos Carrasco returned [...
The A's avoided a season-opening sweep to the Cleveland Guardians and won 4-3 Sunday on a bases-loaded walk in the ninth inning.
Pinch-hitter Abraham Toro forced in the game-ending run when he drew a four-pitch bases-loaded walk from Eli Morgan, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Sunday for their first win this season.
Even winnable wins are difficult for the 2024 Oakland Athletics. Leading the A’s, Paul Blackburn pitched like he was the Opening Day starter — *cough cough Mark Kotsay* — spinning 7 scoreless...