Ground Balls or Gone | Oakland Athletics News

The Athletics took a brutal 12-4 loss to the Rays, where fly balls turned into homers and ground balls became nightmares—especially in Sutter Health Park, where their low ground ball rate is working against them. Opponents like Yandy Diaz are exploiting the park’s wind and elevation, while players like Walls suddenly unleash power. Pitchers need sinkers that bite and high-zone control to keep the ball down; otherwise, it’s fly balls, extra bases, and souvenirs. Survival here means mastering contact—and keeping the ball on the ground. 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/ce2c574586791ceb