Aug 24, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin (19) delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
Cole Irvin has been one of the Oakland A’s pleasant surprises this season. Although nothing had been expected after his contract was purchased from the Phillies, he has been an excellent back of the rotation arm, doing far better than anyone could have imagined. That is, when Irvin is not facing the Seattle Mariners.
Irvin struggled again in his outing against the Mariners on Tuesday.