Reds 8, A's 3

5/28/08

The A’s lost their second straight game Wednesday, May 28th, losing to the Reds 8 to 3. The Reds jumped on top early by scoring 5 runs in the first two innings and held off an early rally from the A’s, then added 3 more in the 5th to cruise to victory and drop the A’s to 4 - 3 on the season.


A’s on the Mound:

Kenny Latham started for the A’s, pitching 3 innings, giving up 5 runs on 5 hits, walking 3, and striking out 2. Latham took the loss, falling to 1 - 1. Jonathan Cox returned to the A’s roster, giving up 3 runs on 5 hits and striking out 4. Steve Shanahan pitched the final two innings, giving up 0 runs on 1 hit, walking 1, and striking out 3.


A’s at the Plate:

The A’s offense continued to struggle scoring runs, managing only 3 on 6 hits against the Reds. Keith Gantt, 1 for 3 with an RBI and a run, Kenny Latham, 1 for 3 with a run, Jeremy Cumbo, 1 for 1 with a run, and Jeff Gantt, 0 for 3 with an RBI, provided the A’s with their only runs of the evening.


Games Notes:


Kevin Shanahan (sports hernia) did not play due to injury.


On Deck:

The A’s next game is on Tuesday, June 3rd against the Braves at Grimsley. Game time is scheduled for 7 pm.