The A’s turned in another one-step-forward, two-steps-back performance Wednesday.
Looking to build a little momentum behind standout lefty Scott Kazmir, Oakland instead went flat in a 13-0 loss to Minnesota that didn’t offer much in the way of positives.
Kazmir turned in his worst start of the young season, surrendering six runs (including two homers) over six innings. Not that his offensive teammates looked any more inspired. In Coco Crisp’s return from the disabled list, the A’s generated just six hits off right-hander Kyle Gibson (3-2) and two Minnesota relievers.
It only got uglier when manager Bob Melvin went to his bullpen, as the Twins added seven runs over the seventh and eighth innings.