Jacob Lopez shines as A's bullpen falters against Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:31 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Jacob Lopez pitched seven innings, allowing two earned runs against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 10. The A's initially led 6-2, but the bullpen collapsed, yielding eight runs in two innings, leaving Oakland trailing 10-6. Manager Mark Kotsay criticized the young bullpen’s ongoing struggles, reflecting on their inability to secure leads. Lopez has shown improvement since the All-Star break, holding a 2.36 ERA over five starts, contrasting with the bullpen's 8.38 ERA in the second half.
- •Lopez recorded seven strikeouts in his start against the Rays.
- •The A's led 6-2 entering the eighth inning before the bullpen's collapse.
- •Seth Johnson allowed three runs in just four pitches during the eighth.
- •Jose Suarez followed, giving up four more runs and recording only one out.
- •A's bullpen ERA has worsened to 8.38 in the second half of the season.
- 8:31 AMYahoo Sports — Jacob Lopez Turns Corner as A's Bullpen Unravels
"Jacob Lopez pitched seven strong innings Monday, but eight runs allowed by the bullpen in two innings undid the starter's work — and drew a blunt assessment from Mark Kotsay about the team's recurring nightmare.
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