Game 13 was played on a damp night that didn’t help the batted balls carry, but that wasn’t the reason that this was a night of only three hits for the A’s. The green and gold made A.J. Griffin look better than he was tonight—though he did pitch well and earned the win. Second, Jharel Cotton looked strong, much stronger than the box score reflects. Finally, a couple of solid hits by the Rangers combined with three walks to put the A’s away in the fifth inning. Despite a short spurt in the 8th, the A’s never had a chance.
Game #13: Cotton Impressive but Rangers Dominate 7-0
