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Oakland A’s Game #59: A’s swamped by Mariners in 12-3 loss, doubleheader sweep

The Oakland A’s don’t have a lot to play for this week other than staying sharp for next week, and the results showed that on Saturday.

After dropping the opener of a doubleheader earlier in the day, the A’s lost the second game 12-3 to complete a sweep at the hands of the Seattle Mariners.

Oakland called up Paul Blackburn to make a spot start as the bonus 29th man on the roster, rather than overworking their regular pitching staff in the extra long day. Blackburn began well, retiring the first seven batters he faced, but then the wheels completely came off in the 3rd inning.