Led by a five-run fifth inning, the A’s swept their second consecutive series and enter the season’s final week on a quite a run.
The large asterisk attached to today’s positive write-up is that Matt Olson left today’s action early with what appeared to be a groin or hamstring strain, and Jharel Cotton exited after just 77 pitches and appeared to be holding his right elbow in the dugout.
Khris Davis homered for the second consecutive night.
Matt Chapman, Josh Phegley, and Jake Smolinski each contributed multi-hit efforts. And while Jharel Cotton was in the game, he was excellent - 5 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 0 R, 6 K.