Game Thread #62: Athletics at Angels

Tonight, the A’s make a bid for the series win against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium after taking last night’s season opener of this three game series, 4-2. Both teams have announced that they will employ the opener strategy for this evening’s contest: Joakim Soria (1-4, 5.02 ERA) will precede Daniel Mengden (1-1, 3.05 ERA) and his 70 grade ‘stache for the A’s, while Cam Bedrosian (2-3, 2.96 ERA) will set the stage ahead of Halos “starter” Félix Peña (3-1, 3.42 ERA). The Angels are nipping at Oakland’s heels, just a game and a half behind the A’s in the AL West standings.

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The A’s are going with their usual starters tonight, save for Nick Hundley at catcher, batting in the ninth spot. Let’s go, Oakland!