Oakland Athletics Report Card: A’s Below Average In May
By Joey Lopez
The Oakland Athletics went 12-15 in May and finished the month in last place of the AL West. There were a few bright spots in the month of May, but Bob Melvin‘s group failed to find consistency.
The A’s will enter June in last place of the AL West with a record of 23-29. Bob Melvin’s group struggled to find consistency throughout the month, thanks in part to various injuries that tested the team’s depth.
Bob Melvin’s group closes out May sitting 14 games behind the 1st place Astros. The deficit is rather large and seeming insurmountable.
It would be a shock if the A’s front office sat in the idle position in June, especially if the team continues to struggle.
The A’s had opportunities to succeed in the month of May, but a few miscues and blown saves made it a month to forget.
Melvin can only hope that his team can learn from its past mistakes and come out swinging in June.
For now, though, let’s take a look back on the month of May.
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