In today’s matchup against the Kansas City Royals, Oakland entered the game having won eight out of their last 10 games against the Royals. The Royals, in the hunt for a wild card birth, brought up Jake Junis from AAA in lieu of Trevor Cahill, placed on the disabled list with “shoulder impingement.” Cotton entered the game having lost his last three starts and racking up an 8.24 ERA during that span. From at-bat number one, it did not appear that Cotton was poised to do much better. Giving up a leadoff hit to Whit Merrifield, the Royals drew first blood as Merrifield stole second and was batted in by Eric Hosmer.
Game #119: A’s Fight But Fall to Royals 6-2
