The Athletics opened the 2016 at home against the Texas Rangers and ace pitcher Clayton Kershaw. Oakland’s number one, Jose Quintana did himself and the A’s no favors by starting off slowly. Quintana allowed an opening double to Jurickson Profar and walk to Jesus Montero. Both were eventually driven in by single from Jonathan Singleton and Nick Castellanos respectively. The Rangers were able to add another run in the third inning from a Manny Machado single, a wild pitch from Quintana and anothet single from Singleton. While the Rangers were getting the runs the A’s new look lineup struggled. Through the first 4 innings the A’s were only able to manage two base runners, Kendrys Morales reached in the first on a hit by pitch and a bunt for a hit by Jemile Weeks in the third...
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