OAKLAND -- The A's used their power to erase a four-run deficit, their bullpen to keep them afloat and a dose of extra-inning, Boog Powell-fueled energy to christen the 2018 season with a walk-off win on Thursday afternoon.
The speedy Powell, enjoying his first Opening Day start, tripled with one out in the 11th and scored on Marcus Semien's game-ending single for a thrilling 6-5 victory over reliever Noe Ramirez and the Angels at the Coliseum.
"Guys were mentioning that he was getting on them a little bit with his fastball, but he didn't throw it," Semien said.