OAKLAND — Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty, playing two days after the death of his mother Gretchen, singled in his first at-bat Tuesday night. His father Mike was interviewed by the A’s in-stadium host and shown in the stadium on the scoreboard.
Talking to the media for the first time Wednesday before the A’s played the Houston Astros, Piscotty reflected on Tuesday night, his mother’s passing, recognized his father and addressed the outpouring of support from the A’s community and throughout baseball.
A transcription of that interview:
Q: What was the interaction with fans like Tusesday night?