In a heartbreaking sendoff at the Oakland Coliseum, the A's struggled offensively, going 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position and leaving 12 runners on base.
Manager Mark Kotsay's tactical adjustments proved futile, as Seth Brown failed to deliver a crucial hit with the bases loaded in the fourth inning.
Despite the struggles of Rangers pitcher Cody Bradford, who threw 90 pitches in just 3 2/3 innings, the A's could only score once against him.
Brady Basso, a rookie left-hander, faced a difficult farewell in Oakland, giving up five earned runs and two homers in three innings.
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