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Jump's Struggles and Team Growth | Oakland Athletics News
Oakland Athletics fell hard 2-0 to the Mariners, but the real story was Gage Jump’s gritty battle — throwing 40+ pitches in a rough fourth inning while still striking out the side with the bases loaded. Manager Mark Kotsay pulled him early to protect his future, praising his maturity. The bullpen stepped up with solid outings from Johnson, Blewitt, and Tur — especially Johnson’s improved slider and Tur’s growth. Jump admitted frustration over giving up hits with two strikes, but credited strong execution through three innings. Despite the loss, the team’s road trip ended 4-3, with Kotsay…
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