Athletics’ pitcher Sonny Gray: ‘We needed a game like this to go our way’
By Hayden Kane
The Oakland Athletics have struggled over the last few weeks. With their hold on a playoff spot at risk, the A’s are on the verge of a potentially historic collapse if they do not reach the postseason after such a dominant start to their season.
More from MLB
- After frantic trade day, Kiké Hernandez grateful for second chance with Dodgers
- Braves Rumors: 3 trade targets Vaughn Grissom can help Atlanta acquire
- NY Mets leave Justin Verlander in the dark at trade deadline
- This White Sox-Dodgers trade for bullpen help could lead to LA reunion
- MLB Rumors: Surprise team emerges in Cody Bellinger sweepstakes
Not all wins are created equal; so it was that Oakland’s win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night packed a little bit more meaning. The A’s need to win in some big spots to get themselves back on track as the regular season winds down. With that in mind, Oakland came through with a huge win by beating the Seattle Mariners 3-2 in extra innings.
Starting pitcher Sonny Gray, who worked eight outstanding innings on Saturday night in his team’s win, was ready to admit that it was an especially important game. As passed along by Susan Slusser:
Sonny Gray: "We needed a game like this to go our way. Hopefully this can jump-start us."
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) September 14, 2014
With the Athletics having reclaimed the top AL wild card spot for now, these two teams will meet for the final time on Sunday at Safeco Field. Jon Lester will start for Oakland opposite Chris Young for the Mariners.
Stay tuned to FanSided for all of the latest news, rumors, and analysis for Major League Baseball as the season races towards the postseason and the hot stove this off-season.