The A’s were silenced for the first six innings by Mariners starter Jarrod Washburn, who just happens to be “another lefty.” But after Washburn left, the A’s offense wasted little time, and took the lead with four runs in the seventh to put them up one and that proved to be just enough, as they beat the Mariners 4-3.
Dallas Braden held on long enough to get the his fourth win of the season. The offense came in the form of three walks and two singles. Orlando Cabrera’s single scored Rajai Davis, followed by a bases loaded walk that scored another by Matt Holliday. The final two runs came with the bases loaded and two out by Jason Giambi’s single.
Finally, we have a closer…I think. Andrew Bailey came in for the save and got a 1-2-3 ninth for his second save.
May 27th, 2009 at 1:23 am
There’s no doubt in my mind that Bailey should be our closer. I just hope Bob can realize that and use our bullpen better.
May 27th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
One thing that must be mentioned, that 7-8-9 lineup of Crosby, Davis, and Hannahan has got to go. I Don’t care that Davis got on base in the eight, what is that his first hit this season. His defense is horrible.