Concern lingered over when and where the A’s bats would wake up. Would it happen soon enough? Would it happen all at once? Certainly, with the talent laced throughout every lineup, there was enough juice to rub five wins together.
After Monday night’s 11-1 win in Seattle — knocking left-handed pitcher Justus Sheffield out of the game before the sixth inning — it’s safe to say the bats woke up. The 10-run bonanza included an eight-run fifth inning, Khris Davis’ first home run of the year and Ramón. . .