Another comeback victory came up just a few pitches short.
The A’s lost on a walk-off, 7-6, to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon. And, hey, this looks like a pretty evenly-matched series we might see again in October.
Here are some takeaways.
Liam Hendriks is human again
Hendriks’ 20 2/3 scoreless streak came to an abrupt stop in the ninth inning. With the A’s holding a 6-5 lead, forged in the eighth, Hendriks gave up a triple to Ehire Adrianza off the potted plants in right field to score Luis Arraez. Max Kepler’s walk-off single ended Hendriks’ streak of eight straight saves.