A's Struggle Deepens Amid Injuries and Slump

Brent Rooker finally cracked his 0-for-17 slump with a ninth-inning single, but the A’s are in freefall—losing four straight and six of seven, scoring three or fewer runs in eight of nine games. Luis Severino’s early exit due to arm soreness adds injury woes to a struggling rotation, while key hitters like Soderstrom and Butler underperform. At home, the A’s are winless despite sellout crowds, plagued by defensive lapses and a weak pitching staff. Manager Kotsay demands better defense and pitching to turn things around, with J.T. Ginn set to start Saturday in hopes of ending the skid. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/afa911b89cbae4e5