Oakland A’s podcast with Barbara Mason: A’s open four game series with Rangers tonight

Oakland A’s pitcher Alex Wood deals against the Texas Rangers to open the four game series at the Oakland Coliseum on Mon May 6, 2024 (AP file photo)

On the Oakland A’s podcast with Barbara:

#1 The Miami Marlins Nick Gordon contributed big to the Marlins offense with four hits which one of them was a home run that helped the Marlins broadside the Oakland A’s at the Oakland Coliseum on Sunday afternoon.

#2 The A’s had a six game winning streak going into Sunday’s game but A’s starter Joe Boyle gave up four runs in the first inning. Boyle didn’t even get out of the first pitching one inning giving the hit that was the home run and a total of four runs. He was relieved by Mitch Spence.

#3 Josh Bell hit for two RBI singles and Marlins teammate and former Oakland A Jonah Bride had an two RBI single. The Marlins picked up their third win in 12 games.

#4 The A’s Brent Rooker who hit two home runs in the bottom of the third inning on Saturday got two hits on Sunday and is hitting .240.

#5 The A’s drew 12,212 on Sunday their largest crowd since opening day when they hosted the Cleveland Guardians.

#6 The first place Texas Rangers come calling at the Oakland Coliseum for a four game series starting Monday night. The Rangers starting left hander pitcher Andrew Heaney (0-5 ERA 5.10) against LHP Alex Wood (1-2 ERA 6.32) first pitch at 6:40pm PDT.

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