Criswell Dominates A's in Crushing Loss | Oakland Athletics News

The Athletics took a brutal 13-1 loss to the Red Sox, crushed by Cooper Criswell’s electric pitching—fastballs in the 90s and a slider that looked unhittable. The A’s offense struggled mightily, striking out often and falling behind early, making it nearly impossible to mount a comeback. On the mound, the A’s starter battled through a rough outing, admitting his secondary pitches weren’t working and only his cutter held up. He also revealed he was blindsided by personal news before the game but tried to focus on the task at hand. With no clear path forward, he’s frustrated and searching for answers—but vows to keep grinding. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/793970d1b6598a39