Happy Monday, Athletics Nation!
The A’s followed up their impressive sweep of the Astros in Houston with a promising—if ultimately flat .500—six-game home stand.
The A’s got great performances from their top three starters, Luis Severino, Jeffrey Springs, and Jacob Lopez, who combined to allow just two runs through 18 innings in the three Athletics victories of the home stand.
With a 2-1 series victory over the Mariners and a 5-1 win in the series opener against the Diamondbacks, the A’s were poised to establish a truly impressive surge. But J.