On this beautiful day, the Athletics' attention will be split. While the team's front office and scouting department begin selecting the next class of future A's talent in the MLB Draft, the current roster takes on the Chicago White Sox in the second game of the club's final series before the All-Star break.
For the second straight season, manager Mark Kotsay's club has been unable to halt a prolonged slide. The A's enter this afternoon's game on a seven-game losing streak and now face an uphill battle to climb back to .500 and reenter the American League playoff race.
The White Sox took the series opener in convincing fashion, cruising to a 14–1 victory. Chicago capitalized on the A's struggling pitching staff and injury-depleted slumping lineup to snap its own losing streak while handing the A's another lopsided defeat. The "Green and Gold" aim to even the series today and avoid entering the finale with a chance to be swept.
The hits just keep coming for the A's lineup. This latest injury may be the most significant yet, considering how vital Nick Kurtz has become to the team's offense.
First baseman Nick Kurtz joins several of his teammates on the injured list with a right thumb capsule sprain. This injury, which likely contributed to his recent slump at the plate, will also keep the "Big Amish" out of Tuesday's All-Star Game. That absence is particularly disappointing as Kurtz was in line to start at first base in his first All-Star appearance in his home state.
For the second straight season, manager Mark Kotsay's club has been unable to halt a prolonged slide. The A's enter this afternoon's game on a seven-game losing streak and now face an uphill battle to climb back to .500 and reenter the American League playoff race.
The White Sox took the series opener in convincing fashion, cruising to a 14–1 victory. Chicago capitalized on the A's struggling pitching staff and injury-depleted slumping lineup to snap its own losing streak while handing the A's another lopsided defeat. The "Green and Gold" aim to even the series today and avoid entering the finale with a chance to be swept.
The hits just keep coming for the A's lineup. This latest injury may be the most significant yet, considering how vital Nick Kurtz has become to the team's offense.
First baseman Nick Kurtz joins several of his teammates on the injured list with a right thumb capsule sprain. This injury, which likely contributed to his recent slump at the plate, will also keep the "Big Amish" out of Tuesday's All-Star Game. That absence is particularly disappointing as Kurtz was in line to start at first base in his first All-Star appearance in his home state.
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