“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other word would smell as sweet”
The names on the back of the jerseys might be different, but (for better or for worse) the players we all know and love are still the same. They can be the source of total elation and mind-blowing frustration. But they are our beloved A’s, warts and all, and unwavering fandom can often be rewarded with games like this.
Manaea struggled with his control early, and it got him in some hot water in the first inning. Manaea fell behind each of the first two batters he faced 3-1 and gave up a single and a force out that required Jed to range far to his right and make a strong throw to get it.