(AP)
OAKLAND — The A’s night began with Kendall Graveman making what appeared to be a strong bid for history.
It ended with the sight of the Rangers celebrating a division title on the Coliseum turf.
Suffice it to say it wasn’t the most jovial atmosphere in the A’s clubhouse after a 3-0 loss gave Texas its second consecutive American League West crown. Graveman only hopes something was learned from it.
“It’s not a good feeling,” Graveman said of seeing an opponent celebrate, “but I think it opens eyes to all the guys here of what we want to do” in the future.