In a normal season, a three-game losing streak wouldn't be cause for much concern.
In this pandemic-delayed, 60-game campaign, it's magnified.
"It certainly is not a 162-game season where you just don't worry about things until you're 80-100 games in. The season is going to be over," Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said. "It's that way for every team."
The A's snapped a three-game skid with a 3-2 victory at Seattle in 10 innings Saturday. The series continues Sunday afternoon at T-Mobile Park.
Oakland, coming off back-to-back 97-win seasons, evened its record at 4-4. But the A's offense continues to struggle.