Stability has been in short supply for the A’s starting rotation this season.
There have been injuries, inconsistent stretches and necessary trips to the minor leagues.
Sean Manaea used to qualify as one of the question marks on Oakland’s staff. Lately he’s the answer.
After a tough walk-off loss in the opener of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays, the A’s came through with a crisply played 7-2 victory in the nightcap to earn a split at Tropicana Field. Manaea poured the foundation for the victory with seven strong innings, holding the Rays to two runs on six hits and winning his fifth start in a row.