Kendall Graveman better, but A’s lose at Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas — Instant success with his modified windup wasn’t in the cards for Kendall Graveman on Wednesday; this isn’t a feel-good movie where the protagonist makes one change and everything turns around immediately.
But Graveman, the A’s Opening Day starter, did turn in his best outing of the season, despite some hiccups. He allowed three runs, a season low, and worked six innings, a season high, but he couldn’t hold the lead in Oakland’s eventual 4-2 loss at Texas, snapping the A’s winning streak at four games.
“Getting better,” Graveman said. “I thought my changeup was really good, I got a lot of swing and misses on it, so that was a big plus. Soft contact, kept the ball in the yard. ...