A couple of arms formerly of the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves have been pitching lights out for the Oakland A's in new roles
The Oakland A's are off to a 15-17 start in 2024. Last season, the A's didn't secure their 15th win until June 9th. The big reason for the turn in fortune this year has been the team's pitching staff overall, but more specifically the bullpen. Heading into Friday's game, the A's are tied for first in bullpen ERA with the New York Yankees at 2.45.
As for the role itself, he's enjoying it."It's great. Just doing the best we can to keep the game to a point, let our hitters take care of business, and then get it to Erceg and Miller in the eighth and ninth." After his start on Wednesday, Ross Stripling talked about the importance of the duo."They've been huge. I feel like MItch has pitched a lot on my day. Obviously I was 0-5 going in this game so it hasn't led to many wins, but I know that he has kept us in the game in a lot of those. And then Muller, I feel like he's found a role that suits him well and just kind of grip it and rip it, and go get guys out and keep us in the ballgame. They've been huge for us.
Spence, on the new role with the new team,"when your job is to be the bridge to Erceg and MIller, it's an important job."
Kyle Muller Mitch Spence Mason Miller
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