A's Freefall: 28 Losses in Last 33 Games After Cincinnati Sweep
Oakland has collapsed to one of the worst stretches in the majors this season, raising serious questions about roster construction and execution.
The Athletics were swept in Cincinnati, extending a brutal stretch in which they have lost 28 of 33 games. A team representative acknowledged ongoing struggles with execution at the major league level. The effort is described as present, but results have not followed. This level of sustained losing is a strong negative performance signal for any upcoming A's matchups.
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