A’s Suffer Heartbreaker to Open Road Trip

May 18, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Athletics right fielder Lawrence Butler (4) hits an RBI single against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The Athletics and Los Angeles Angels matched up in the first game of this four-game series between these two longtime division rivals. Few would have thought that this game featuring two teams with struggling pitching staffs would turn out to