It has been a tough season for Oakland Athletics rookie left-hander Ken Waldichuk, but he is starting to show signs of turning the corner. Waldichuk held a good Orioles offense in check for the most part Saturday allowing four hits, three walks and two runs over 5 2/3 innings. He struck out seven and continued a month long stretch of good performances.
“We talk a lot about the young pitchers and the time it takes to come here and have immediate success,” A’s manager Mark Kotsay said. “I think he’s just understanding how to pitch a little bit better.