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Athletics Lose Nail-Biter to Rays
Athletics fall short in walk-off loss after key players miss opportunities
In brief
Athletics fall short in walk-off loss after key players miss opportunities Athletics need to close games cleanly after key players failed to score in walk-off loss Originally reported by Athletics On SI.
Walk-Off Loss
Athletics lost 1-0 after a solo walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth
Key Players Missed
Jeff McNeil, Shea Langeliers, and Lawrence Butler went down without scoring in the ninth
Team Struggles
Athletics went 4-for-31 without drawing a walk in the game
Jack Perkins
Perkins pitched 6.2 innings with four hits and one unearned run
Bullpen Option
Perkins could be a bullpen star with his stamina and strikeout ability
Alvarado Switch
Alvarado gave up a home run to Junior Caminero, prompting a switch with Harris
Bullpen Strategy
Harris has a better ERA than Alvarado in recent games, making him the closer
The takeaway
Athletics need to close games cleanly after key players failed to score in walk-off loss
