Perkins Progresses, Medina Dominates | Oakland Athletics News

Jack Perkins battled four walks in five innings but kept the runs low—just two—marking a major step forward for the Athletics’ starter. Manager Mark Kotsay praised the progress, stressing the need to tighten command, especially early in innings, to avoid free passes. Meanwhile, Luis Medina’s resurgence continues with ten scoreless outings this month, exactly what Kotsay expected after his two-year layoff—he’s regaining form and confidence as a reliever. The team’s grit was on full display, even if it occasionally led to costly errors, like in the ninth when Lawrence Butler tried too hard to win. Perkins himself feels more confident at the plate, and now he’s focused on refining his command and staying aggressive without giving up free bases. 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/6fcf00d30b402fae