.This One Will Sting A's Fans

The Athletics had every opportunity to steal a win in Minnesota, but once again the offense disappeared when it mattered most. Despite another outstanding pitching effort from Brady Basso, Mason Barnett, and the bullpen, a two-run sixth inning was all the Twins needed to hand the A's a frustrating 2-0 defeat. Nick Kurtz returned from the injured list, but his night couldn't have gone much worse, striking out four times as Minnesota pitchers shut down the Athletics' lineup all evening. On tonight's Last Call: A's Postgame Show, we'll break down whether the offense is becoming the biggest concern on this road trip, discuss Barnett's critical sixth inning, and ask if the A's let one of their most winnable games slip away. We'll also examine Kurtz's return, the missed opportunity in the eighth inning with runners aboard, and what this loss means heading into the series finale as the A's try to avoid letting another strong pitching performance go to waste.