Yes, the competition was primarily against teams that are just a stone’s throw away from one hundred losses on the long season, but the past week-plus has shown that the A’s no longer whither pathetically on the road. The A’s 6-3 road trip saw the team showcase impressive power, particularly from Matt Olson, but also from key players and role players up and down the lineup. The road trip also saw a string of very strong performances from a long-struggling pitching staff that can provide fans with just enough hope to believe the pitching woes won’t be repeated next year.
Athletics at Rangers: Messing with Texas
