OAKLAND — The A’s had the bases loaded, two outs down just a run on Tuesday night against the Giants, a familiar situation to this point. Some of Oakland’s best ball — its most competitive at bats and timely hits — has been played in the later innings of late.
Chad Pinder struck out swinging at Will Smith’s high fastball, leaving another comeback just one run short. A couple feet away, Ramon Laureano was more hyped than ever.
“It’s crazy, last night, I’ve never been like that in a game, so pumped up,” Laureano said the following day.