ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Red-hot Sean Manaea got the support in Game 2 that Sonny Gray could not get in the opener as he helped the A’s salvage a split of their doubleheader with Tampa Bay Saturday.
The doubleheader, the only one scheduled in the American League this season, saw Manaea throw seven innings in a 7-2 win. He allowed just two runs while the offense, inconsistent in Game 1, pounded out three homers to give the A’s just their ninth win on the road in 31 games.
Manaea has won his last five starts, three of those on the road, improving to 6-3 overall.