SEATTLE — The spectacular month of April put together by Sean Manaea did not carry over into his first start of May.
After a string of dominance to begin the season that led him earning American League Pitcher of the Month honors, Manaea looked human for the first time as he allowed four runs on six hits with no walks and five strikeouts over six innings of work in Thursday’s 4-1 loss to the Mariners. It was the first time Manaea has allowed more than two runs in his seven starts so far.
Speedy outfielder Dee Gordon had been a nightmare for A’s pitchers throughout the series, and he wreaked havoc again with Manaea on the hill.