Zack Gelof delivers as Oakland A's cruise past Detroit Tigers 7-1
Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Sunday. “For me, it's just swinging at the right pitches and then not making the situation bigger than it is,” Gelof said. Gelof drew three walks and scored three runs in the A's 4-0 victory on Saturday. Manager Mark Kotsay believed that set up his No. 2 hitter for a big day at the plate.
Zack Gelof delivers as Oakland A's cruise past Detroit Tigers 7-1
Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Sunday. “For me, it's just swinging at the right pitches and then not making the situation bigger than it is,” Gelof said. Gelof drew three walks and scored three runs in the A's 4-0 victory on Saturday. Manager Mark Kotsay believed that set up his No. 2 hitter for a big day at the plate.
Athletics express sadness, some relief at moving out of Oakland
The Oakland Athletics no longer have to wonder where they'll play the next few seasons. The A's reacted to the announcement that this will be their last year in Oakland with a mixture of sadness and relief. “At least as a player, you know where you're headed,” outfielder Seth Brown said Friday before a game against the Tigers in Detroit. Vivek Ranadivé, who owns the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, and Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher announced Thursday that the A's will temporarily relocate to West Sacramento's Sutter Health Park for at least three seasons.
Zack Gelof delivers as the Oakland A's cruise past the Detroit Tigers 7-1
Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Sunday. Gelof hit an RBI triple in the first and scored on JJ Bleday's single. Abraham Toro had two hits, scored twice and drove in a run for Oakland, which collected two wins in the three-game series.
Helping A's fans work past grief, Oakland Ballers hold open tryout
Oakland A's fans are hurting from this week's announcement that the team will be moving to Sacramento after this season but an independent minor league team, the Oakland Ballers, has been created to fill the void. On Saturday, players from all over the area attended an open tryout and, for many, it was a chance to keep their diamond dreams alive. The A's may be leaving Oakland but the dream of baseball was still very much in play. The Oakland Ballers tryout at Laney College drew players who were not afraid to take a longshot chance.
Helping A's fans work past grief, Oakland Ballers hold open tryout
Oakland A's fans are hurting from this week's announcement that the team will be moving to Sacramento after this season but an independent minor league team, the Oakland Ballers, has been created to fill the void. On Saturday, players from all over the area attended an open tryout and, for many, it was a chance to keep their diamond dreams alive. The A's may be leaving Oakland but the dream of baseball was still very much in play. The Oakland Ballers tryout at Laney College drew players who were not afraid to take a longshot chance.
Blackburn, Rooker lead Oakland A's to 4-0 win over Tigers
Brent Rooker homered, Paul Blackburn pitched six sparkling innings and the Oakland A's earned their second win of the season, beating the Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Saturday. Zack Gelof walked and scored three times as Oakland (2-7) ended a four-game losing streak. Detroit only got two runners to second base in the first seven innings. The Tigers are off to a 6-2 start, but their lineup has been shaky so far.
Blackburn, Rooker lead Oakland A's to 4-0 win over Tigers
Brent Rooker homered, Paul Blackburn pitched six sparkling innings and the Oakland A's earned their second win of the season, beating the Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Saturday. Zack Gelof walked and scored three times as Oakland (2-7) ended a four-game losing streak. Detroit only got two runners to second base in the first seven innings. The Tigers are off to a 6-2 start, but their lineup has been shaky so far.
Blackburn, Rooker lead Oakland A's to 4-0 win over Tigers
Brent Rooker homered, Paul Blackburn pitched six sparkling innings and the Oakland A's earned their second win of the season, beating the Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Saturday. Zack Gelof walked and scored three times as Oakland (2-7) ended a four-game losing streak. Detroit only got two runners to second base in the first seven innings. The Tigers are off to a 6-2 start, but their lineup has been shaky so far.
Blackburn, Rooker lead Oakland A's to 4-0 win over Tigers
Brent Rooker homered, Paul Blackburn pitched six sparkling innings and the Oakland A's earned their second win of the season, beating the Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Saturday. Zack Gelof walked and scored three times as Oakland (2-7) ended a four-game losing streak. Detroit only got two runners to second base in the first seven innings. The Tigers are off to a 6-2 start, but their lineup has been shaky so far.
White Sox trade pitcher to the Oakland Athletics
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Prior to Saturday night’s game at the Kansas City Royals, the Chicago White Sox traded a right-handed pitcher to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash considerations. The pitcher, Alex Speas, had an 0-2 record with a 13.50 ERA across three games and 2.0 innings pitched this year. Speas was designated […]
A's, Giants players offer preview of Sacramento's Sutter Health Park
A mix of Athletics and San Francisco Giants players have experience playing at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. While acknowledging the odd, heart-aching circumstances that will leave the Oakland Coliseum without an MLB team, members of both franchises know baseball will be played in California's capital city. “They definitely need a lot of upgrades to the clubhouse and cages, and all that stuff,” A's second baseman Zack Gelof told CBS Sacramento's Jake Gadon on Friday.
Blackburn, Rooker lead Athletics to 4-0 win over Tigers
Brent Rooker homered, Paul Blackburn pitched six sparkling innings and the Oakland Athletics earned their second win of the season, beating the Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Saturday. Zack Gelof walked and scored three times as Oakland (2-7) ended a four-game losing streak. Detroit only got two runners to second base in the first seven innings. The Tigers are off to a 6-2 start, but their lineup has been shaky so far.
Blackburn anchoring A's rotation, dazzles in win vs. Tigers
East Bay native Paul Blackburn knew the Athletics' rotation needed a lift, so he delivered. In Oakland's 4-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday at Comerica Park, Blackburn tossed six scoreless innings, collecting four strikeouts while only allowing three hits. “He put us on his back today,” A's manager Mark Kotsay said after the game.