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Execution Over Excitement for A's | Oakland Athletics News
After a tough loss, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay zeroed in on pitcher Mason Barnett’s need for better pitch execution — even before his early exit due to hip trouble. The team struggled offensively against a strong lineup, scoring just a couple of runs late, but found some bright spots in Lawrence Butler’s clutch at-bats. A controversial error call was later corrected to a fielder’s choice, which Kotsay called the right decision — and one that shouldn’t overshadow the team’s overall effort. Meanwhile, Junior Tér was sent down to the minors to sharpen his game, showing small but meaningful…
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