The Oakland Athletics’ top pitching prospect, Sean Manaea, dazzled through the first two innings of Friday’s split squad game against the Colorado Rockies.
Manaea’s only missteps occurred when he allowed Gerardo Parra to get a free pass in the first inning, and gave up a base hit to Kyle Parker on a ball that found its way into the outfield after deflecting off of third baseman Danny Valencia. Manaea may also wish he could get another shot at throwing to first base when he committed a throwing error during a pickoff attempt in the second inning.