Athletics Nation · Aug 4, 2024
Athletics blown out by Dodgers 10-0
The Athletics dropped the middle game against Los Angeles, falling to Jack Flaherty and the Dodgers 10-0 in the middle game on a perfect night at the Coliseum.
Rookie right-hander Mitch Spence got the ball tonight for his 14th start of the season. Facing a hurt but still dangerous Dodgers lineup, Spence worked around an Ohtani single and stolen base in the first and had a perfect 1-2-3 second inning. The A’s likewise threatened in the first inning but came up short after back-to-back hits to open the frame went to waste. Going against Dodgers trade deadline acquisition Jack Flaherty, you can’t waste opportunities like that.