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A’s series chance collapses in 15-5 loss at Arizona

A’s series chance collapses in a 15-5 loss to the Diamondbacks at Chase Field, ending a road set that started with a complete win. Arizona scored seven runs in the fifth and five more in the sixth as Oakland fell to 43-59.

Athletics right fielder Carlos Cortes pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
Athletics right fielder Carlos Cortes throws a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the eighth inning at Chase Field. Cortes recorded the final out after taking the mound in the 15-5 loss. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images.

The Athletics looked like three different teams during their stay in Arizona.

First came a complete win. Then came a ninth-inning comeback that ended with a walk-off loss. Finally, the series unraveled Wednesday in a 15-5 defeat to the Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

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