Oh how quickly the mighty can fall.
Athletics Nation optimism was at a season-high just 5 days ago when the A’s secured their 10th straight win against the Troutahni Angels (someone teach me how to trademark this). Three bullpen meltdowns later, members of Athletics Nation are back to biting their nails as they await a hero to relieve us of our pain — yes, pun intended.
Matt Olson’s left-handed power and presence saved the lineup from futility. Chris Bassitt’s rediscovered velocity save the rotation from destruction. Who will save the bullpen from self-imploding before our very eyes?