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A’s prepare to face a favorite ex-teammate, Bartolo Colon

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He’s 44 years old, he’s still pitching and he remains a favorite at the Coliseum with fans and A’s players alike.

“He’s been pitching for like three decades,” second baseman Jed Lowrie said. “He’s pretty much the same guy, just less velocity. Still throwing sinkers, that’s what he was doing here.

“I get a kick out of facing anyone who’s going to come after you and challenge you and Bartolo’s always done that.