LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Sean Manaea #55 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning in Game Two of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 06, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Another year, another disappointing October for the Oakland A’s. At least, that is how the postseason has shaped up thus far.
This is not how October was supposed to go for the Oakland A’s. At least, not this year.
The A’s had built themselves up for 2020. Their defense was stellar at the corners of the infield, and Ramon Laureano had emerged as one of the best defensive outfielders in the game.