The first half of the roadtrip was frustrating, but at the very least the A’s played competitive ball. An objective umpire here, better outfield defense there, and the A’s, the worst road team, could have taken at least two of three from the Yankees, the best home team, in New York over the weekend. But alas, it was not meant to be. Fortunately for Oakland, despite the series loss, the team’s position in the standings remained the same as the remainder of the division also struggled the past few games.
· Houston: 35-16
· Anaheim: 26-27
· Texas: 25-26
· Oakland: 22-27
· Seattle: 22-29
A quick hot streak can move the A’s into second place, and that hot streak can begin in Cleveland.