Brandon McCarthy has had a come back season of sorts. Once a blue chip White Sox prospect, he was dealt to the Rangers where he struggled for three seasons. Now he’s with the Athletics and while his win/loss record isn’t anything to write home about, he’s had a great season for the Athletics. Tonight was no exception with an impressive three hit shutout over the hapless Mariners.
He needed 114 pitches to get through the Mariners in this one. He struck out ten and didn’t allow a single walk. It was his first shutout of the season and probably his best game.
Cliff Pennington went one for four with a double and two RBIs. Scott Sizemore hit his eighth home run of the season.
That was win number 63 on the season. Not that it matters, but there’s just a slim chance they’ll fall into last place. Not that third is any more appealing then fourth.
