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The Oakland Athletics capped off a wild Saturday with a thrilling 5-5 tie against the Dodgers, showcasing the team's resilience in a game that could have gone on for hours. Jacob Lopez took the mound, making his second spring appearance, a testament to the A's cautious approach with his elbow issues. Meanwhile, Zack Gelof's option to Triple-A signals a strategic shift as the A's explore versatility in the outfield, allowing players like Darell Hernaiz and Jeff McNeil to step up. As the spring training rolls on, it's clear the A's have their sights set on crafting a competitive lineup, but tying a game against a formidable opponent like the Dodgers is a reminder that every inning counts, even in an exhibition.
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We Have A Tie: A’s, Dodgers Share Win/Loss in 5-5 Saturday matchup
Enjoy these short games while they last, because this one could have gone on for hours. The A’s and Dodgers ended their Saturday afternoon contest in a tie, finishing the game after nine innings of work and tying 5-5 uner the hot sun. Who wanted those extra innings anyway? More to come…
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Spring Game #29: Athletics at Dodgers Game Thread
Quick turn around for our boys as they go from ending last night’s game around 9 P.M. to first pitch today at 11:05 A.M. Ready for another exhibition contest for your Saturday morning? The A’s will go with left-hander Jacob Lopez today. He’s been brought along slowly this spring because of that elbow but it […]
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Gelof optioned to Triple-A to continue outfield transition
Hernaiz, McNeil both getting OF reps to give A's more defensive versatility
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Ranking the Top 10 lineups in baseball
Something I’ve noticed among the younger crop of front-office executives in casual conversation is that some of them talk about their teams putting “points on the board.”
Note that this is not a confused misnomer. They are all well aware that baseball is oriented around runs, not points. They know