MIAMI – New pitcher. Different look. Same result.
Daniel Gossett’s first big league start had a little bit of everything. Just not a win.
The Oakland right-hander put down a bunt. He got his first hit since high school. He scored from first on a double. He got his first big league strikeout, All-Star Giancarlo Stanton. He had a 1-2-3 first inning.
The residue of the day showed that he also allowed two home runs. He didn’t get enough defensive support. He walked the opposing pitcher to start a two-run inning. He blew a 4-0 lead.