Athletics, Semien steamed as Verlander, Astros continue their dominance The Mercury News
CLICK HERE if you are having a problem viewing the photos on a mobile device OAKLAND — The Athletics needed a break, and the way Marcus Semien saw it, his blooper down the right field line against Houston starter Justin Verlander was just what his team needed. Instead, it went into the books as a foul ball, Semien received the first ejection of his life, and the Astros went on to beat the Athletics 5-1 Saturday night before a crowd of 20,425 at the Coliseum. It was the fourth straight loss for the Athletics, who fell behind Texas into third place in the American League West at 29-29, 9 1/2 …
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