Just back from what was a festive O.Co Coliseum even in defeat. Still, a disheartening end to a heartwarming season even the most optimistic A's supporter could never dream of expecting. Still, the end of a season this special hurts, particularly when the rivals from across the Bay did come all the way back from 0-2 down to advance and will now take over the Bay Area's attention. Again. But the Giants deserve a lot of credit. So do the Athletics, but it's just staggering to comprehend it can be over as quickly as it unfolded.
To quickly assess the Game 5 obit, the A's essentially had no chance to win this American League Division Series' final act the way Detroit ace Justin Verlander dominated, conquered, fooled, controlled -add your own verbiage at any time- smothered, toyed with and deflated Oakland's hitters. The Tigers needed that first run, the other five were simply afterthoughts.
More tomorrow. It's been quite a ride. But the ride has come to a complete stop, check your seats for any personal items and head for the nearest exit.
To quickly assess the Game 5 obit, the A's essentially had no chance to win this American League Division Series' final act the way Detroit ace Justin Verlander dominated, conquered, fooled, controlled -add your own verbiage at any time- smothered, toyed with and deflated Oakland's hitters. The Tigers needed that first run, the other five were simply afterthoughts.
More tomorrow. It's been quite a ride. But the ride has come to a complete stop, check your seats for any personal items and head for the nearest exit.
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