Lopez Shines as Athletics Fall | Oakland Athletics News

Despite a tough 3-2 loss to the Reds, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay praised rookie pitcher Jacob Lopez for an outstanding outing—nine strikeouts, just one walk, and a stellar 16 first-pitch strikes. His sharp mix of fastball and slider kept hitters off balance, showcasing promise for the future. But the offense struggled with just four hits and two runs, often chasing pitches out of the zone—a habit Kotsay says younger players need to fix. The winning run came on a defensive error, and the bullpen held strong for two innings. While the team fell short, Lopez’s performance was a bright spot—and Kotsay stressed the need for more of that pitching excellence to keep games close. 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/26dd1f8394cf3c9a