The second half is in full swing. With the All-Star game now in the rearview mirror, the Oakalnd A’s returned to action on Friday evening, picking up right where they left off.
The second half is in full swing. With the all-star game now in the rearview mirror, the Oakland A’s returned to action on Friday evening, picking up right where they left off before the break by taking home the 13-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels to extend their winning streak to two straight.
Batting only .196 up until July 9, Lawrence Butler has started to find his form at the plate, having been on a tear over his last 15 games where the 24-year-old has been hitting .385 with six home runs and 19 RBIs, including a 2-for-4 day with two RBIs in the first game back against the Angels and a 3-for-4, three RBI day in the second game of the series.
Coming off of the series win against the Angels to kick start the second half, confidence was soaring in the clubhouse heading into the Houston series, a team that has also seen their run of success grow, having risen into first place in the division and once again evolving into a true contender.
It may not be happening this season, but if the A’s have shown anything over these last few games, it’s that they have pieces that they can build around and look to develop for the future. Combined with some young prospects and future stars like Jacob Wilson and Mason Miller and the evolution of guys like Rooker into power bats, fans have reason to be excited as the A’s play out their final season in Oakland before beginning their new era.
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