A’s Get Back To Winning Ways, Win 8 to 1

6/3/08

After losing 3 out of 4 games, the A’s ended their woes, beating the Nationals 8 to 1 on Tuesday, June 3rd. After struggling to score runs, the A’s bats awoke just in time to play the second place Nationals. The A’s improved to 5 - 3 on the season.


A’s on the Mound:

Steve Shanahan was nothing short of brilliant Tuesday night. Shanahan dominated the Nationals, pitching a complete game, giving up just 1 run on 6 hits and striking out 16. He picked up the win, moving to 1 - 0.


A’s at the Plate:

The A’s amassed 8 runs on 10 hits, breaking out of their slump at the plate. Jeremy Cumbo tripled in 2 runs and Ross Smith also had 2 RBI’s. Jonathan Cox went 2 for 4 with 2 runs and 2 stolen bases, Keith Gantt went 2 for 4 with a double and a run, and Kenny Latham went 3 for 4.


Game Notes:

Kevin Shanahan (sports hernia) did not play. Chris Bennett left the game early; he is listed as day-to-day.


On Deck:

The A’s next contest is Sunday, June 8th against the Yankees at Allen Jay. Game time is set for 1 pm.