OAKLAND — Sonny Gray doesn’t focus in much on the opposing pitcher during his starts, preferring to stay in his own little bubble inside the A’s dugout.
Yet even Gray took notice of the gem being spun Friday night by Braves right-hander Mike Foltynewicz, who came within three outs of no-hitting the A’s.
“You’re going to be on (the losing) end of some games,” Gray said, “and hopefully over the course of the season you can be on the other end.”
Foltynewicz was commanding the spotlight at the Coliseum in Atlanta’s 3-1 victory, but there’s no doubt that Gray’s work registered with front offices all around the majors.