A’s fall to Giants 9-1

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Tough start to the weekend

The A’s arrived back in the Bay Area for the first time since September of last year to begin a weekend series with the Giants. Facing their former regional rival, the Athletics lost to San Francisco on a chilly Friday night by a final of 9-1.

Taking the ball to start the game for the A’s was lefty JP Sears. The team’s best and most consistent starter entering tonight was his usual self through...