Elephant Rumblings: A’s Establishing Early Reputation as Comeback Kings and Road Warriors

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The Athletics are on a hot streak, aiming for an eighth consecutive road win against the Mariners. They have shown resilience by overcoming early deficits in recent games, including a comeback victory against the White Sox.

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Athletics aim for eighth consecutive road win against Mariners
Team has shown resilience in overcoming early deficits
Nick Kurtz nearing team record for consecutive walks
Jack Perkins may become the new closer for the Athletics

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 21: Shea Langeliers #23 and Jack Perkins #50 of the Athletics celebrate their win Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 21, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images Happy Wednesday A’s fans! Today the team vies for the sweep against the Seattle Mariners, aiming to extend its road winning streak to eight games. Entering this season, the Athletics offense was expected to be a potent bunch capable of striking for multiple runs at any point in the game and erasing early deficits created by bad pitching performances. Through 23 games, that has been the case, especially late in games. In the team’s lone victory in its three-game series this past weekend against the Chicago White Sox, the A’s fell behind 5-0 early only to chip away with a run every inning and eventually tie the game on first baseman Nick Kurtz’s two-run home run in the seventh inning. The A’s wound up completing the comeback and winning that dramatic game in the 11th inning on Max Muncy’s game-winning sacrifice fly. Following a loss on Sunday, the team regrouped and opened its three-game series at the Seattle Mariners with another comeback victory on Monday night. Once again, the team fell behind early, yet did not panic. They hit three solo home runs to tie the game and then took the lead for good with a three-run eighth inning. If the A’s are able to complete the road sweep today, that would send a loud early-season statement to the defending American League West champions. Kurtz is starting to heat up at the plate when he gets the chance to hit. The reigning American League Rookie of the Year has recorded a walk in 12-straight games. He is three games shy of tying all-time great Rickey Henderson atop that team record. Shortstop is also starting to collect more hits, although he still gets himself out too much by attempting to hit every pitch he sees whether it’s above his head or below his knees. In the bullpen, relievers and Jack Perkins have performed well since their call-ups. Given Perkins’ injury history and the team’s multitude of young pitchers and nearly MLB ready top prospects, it may behoove the team to keep him in relief, possibly as the A’s new closer. Escaping that 11th inning bases-loaded no-outs situation against the White Sox on Saturday and then his two-inning save yesterday against the Mariners shows that Perkins has the stuff and moxie to succeed in this stressful role. What do you want to see out of the Athletics during the last week of April? What does the team have to do to continue this early-season success into May?

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How many consecutive road wins are the Athletics aiming for against the Mariners?

The Athletics are aiming for their eighth consecutive road win against the Mariners.

What notable comeback did the Athletics achieve against the White Sox?

The Athletics came back from a 5-0 deficit to win in the 11th inning against the White Sox.

Who is the Athletics' player that has recorded a walk in 12 straight games?

Nick Kurtz has recorded a walk in 12 straight games, nearing the team record held by Rickey Henderson.

What role might Jack Perkins take on in the Athletics' bullpen?

Jack Perkins may take on the role of the new closer in the Athletics' bullpen due to his strong performances.

Elephant Rumblings: A’s Establishing Early Reputation as Comeback Kings and Road Warriors

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