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The No. 29 Oakland A's prospect enters Lugnuts home opener leading the Midwest League in walks.

A dreary week during which the Athletics made a deal to leave town at the end of the season gave way Saturday to spectacular sunshine and a new beginning. The Oakland Ballers, a Pioneer League expansion team that promises to truly be rooted in Oakland, held an open tryout at Laney College for what will amount to a few invitations to its abbreviated spring training in May. “If you don't believe in baseball gods, a day like this will change your mind,” said Oakland Ballers co-founder Paul Freedman.

A dreary week during which the Athletics made a deal to leave town at the end of the season gave way Saturday to spectacular sunshine and a new beginning. The Oakland Ballers, a Pioneer League expansion team that promises to truly be rooted in Oakland, held an open tryout at Laney College for what will amount to a few invitations to its abbreviated spring training in May. “If you don't believe in baseball gods, a day like this will change your mind,” said Oakland Ballers co-founder Paul Freedman.

A dreary week during which the Athletics made a deal to leave town at the end of the season gave way Saturday to spectacular sunshine and a new beginning. The Oakland Ballers, a Pioneer League expansion team that promises to truly be rooted in Oakland, held an open tryout at Laney College for what will amount to a few invitations to its abbreviated spring training in May. “If you don't believe in baseball gods, a day like this will change your mind,” said Oakland Ballers co-founder Paul Freedman.

Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Sunday. “For me, it's just swinging at the right pitches and then not making the situation bigger than it is,” Gelof said. Gelof drew three walks and scored three runs in the A's 4-0 victory on Saturday. Manager Mark Kotsay believed that set up his No. 2 hitter for a big day at the plate.

Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Sunday. “For me, it's just swinging at the right pitches and then not making the situation bigger than it is,” Gelof said. Gelof drew three walks and scored three runs in the A's 4-0 victory on Saturday. Manager Mark Kotsay believed that set up his No. 2 hitter for a big day at the plate.

Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Sunday. “For me, it's just swinging at the right pitches and then not making the situation bigger than it is,” Gelof said. Gelof drew three walks and scored three runs in the A's 4-0 victory on Saturday. Manager Mark Kotsay believed that set up his No. 2 hitter for a big day at the plate.

Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Sunday. “For me, it's just swinging at the right pitches and then not making the situation bigger than it is,” Gelof said. Gelof drew three walks and scored three runs in the A's 4-0 victory on Saturday. Manager Mark Kotsay believed that set up his No. 2 hitter for a big day at the plate.

The Oakland Athletics no longer have to wonder where they'll play the next few seasons. The A's reacted to the announcement that this will be their last year in Oakland with a mixture of sadness and relief. “At least as a player, you know where you're headed,” outfielder Seth Brown said Friday before a game against the Tigers in Detroit. Vivek Ranadivé, who owns the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, and Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher announced Thursday that the A's will temporarily relocate to West Sacramento's Sutter Health Park for at least three seasons.

Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Sunday. Gelof hit an RBI triple in the first and scored on JJ Bleday's single. Abraham Toro had two hits, scored twice and drove in a run for Oakland, which collected two wins in the three-game series.

Having been shut out Saturday and struggling to score runs for most of this young season, the last thing the Tigers needed was to fall into a fast and deep hole. The struggle was real for Tigers' starter Jack Flaherty.

The Detroit Tigers — for the second day in a row — couldn't get enough production on offense against the lowly Oakland Athletics, losing 7-1.

The Detroit Tigers close out their series Sunday afternoon against the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park. Here's what you need to know.

Oakland A's fans are hurting from this week's announcement that the team will be moving to Sacramento after this season but an independent minor league team, the Oakland Ballers, has been created to fill the void. On Saturday, players from all over the area attended an open tryout and, for many, it was a chance to keep their diamond dreams alive. The A's may be leaving Oakland but the dream of baseball was still very much in play. The Oakland Ballers tryout at Laney College drew players who were not afraid to take a longshot chance.

Oakland A's fans are hurting from this week's announcement that the team will be moving to Sacramento after this season but an independent minor league team, the Oakland Ballers, has been created to fill the void. On Saturday, players from all over the area attended an open tryout and, for many, it was a chance to keep their diamond dreams alive. The A's may be leaving Oakland but the dream of baseball was still very much in play. The Oakland Ballers tryout at Laney College drew players who were not afraid to take a longshot chance.

Brent Rooker homered, Paul Blackburn pitched six sparkling innings and the Oakland A's earned their second win of the season, beating the Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Saturday. Zack Gelof walked and scored three times as Oakland (2-7) ended a four-game losing streak. Detroit only got two runners to second base in the first seven innings. The Tigers are off to a 6-2 start, but their lineup has been shaky so far.

Brent Rooker homered, Paul Blackburn pitched six sparkling innings and the Oakland A's earned their second win of the season, beating the Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Saturday. Zack Gelof walked and scored three times as Oakland (2-7) ended a four-game losing streak. Detroit only got two runners to second base in the first seven innings. The Tigers are off to a 6-2 start, but their lineup has been shaky so far.

Brent Rooker homered, Paul Blackburn pitched six sparkling innings and the Oakland A's earned their second win of the season, beating the Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Saturday. Zack Gelof walked and scored three times as Oakland (2-7) ended a four-game losing streak. Detroit only got two runners to second base in the first seven innings. The Tigers are off to a 6-2 start, but their lineup has been shaky so far.

Brent Rooker homered, Paul Blackburn pitched six sparkling innings and the Oakland A's earned their second win of the season, beating the Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Saturday. Zack Gelof walked and scored three times as Oakland (2-7) ended a four-game losing streak. Detroit only got two runners to second base in the first seven innings. The Tigers are off to a 6-2 start, but their lineup has been shaky so far.