Perkins Shines, Offense Struggles | Oakland Athletics News

The Athletics battled hard in a tough loss to the Blue Jays, with pitcher Jack Perkins delivering a standout performance—pitching into the sixth inning, allowing just two solo homers, and striking out without issuing a walk. Manager Mark Kotsay praised Perkins’ resilience and the team’s focus on grinding through full lineups, a key goal for their young starters. Offensively, the team struggled against ace Soriano, whose dominant sinker stymied them despite past success. Costly errors—including a wild pitch and a defensive blunder—cost crucial innings. Donovan Walton shined with two hits, including a homer, showing promise as he continues to play every day. Perkins reflected on his no-walk outing, admitting a few pitches were too close to the plate but celebrating his ability to adapt without relying on his best pitch, finding confidence in his evolving repertoire. 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/95494634b5dcc495