Slap Hitter: A’s ball gives way to Baseball

The Oakland A’s are in the midst of getting swept out of 2010 by the New York Yankees. The Athletics cannot catch the Texas Rangers and have had their pitching prowess beaten down by the powerful pinstripe crew in the Bronx. There is sadness that the decent run of a season has lost its narrative urgency, but what a treat to have had five compelling months in a six month season.