Springs Shines, Bullpen Struggles | Oakland Athletics News

Jeffrey Springs made a strong return from the IL, dominating into the sixth with pinpoint command and a sharp slider that helped turn a key double play—but the team fell short despite holding a lead most of the game. The bullpen’s struggles, fueled by depleted arms and inconsistent closers, kept them from sealing wins, even after a gritty ninth-inning rally. Springs used his downtime to refine his game, especially his changeup, and sees this outing as progress—even if he’d love to tweak a few things. The offense keeps showing heart, but the bullpen must step up to hold leads; the team’s resilience remains intact as they push for a strong finish. 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/dffd2937a98a649d