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OAKLAND Authentic Drew Hutchison Jersey , Calif. â Oakland Athletics fans will get a chance to see their new record-tying pitcher in person for the first time Saturday when right-hander Edwin Jackson takes the mound against the Cleveland Indians.
The 34-year-old Jackson (0-0, 1.50 ERA) made history Monday when he pitched a 5-4 win for the Aâs at Detroit.
Oakland became Jacksonâs 13th team in his 16-year career, allowing Jackson to tie a former member of the Aâs, Octavio Dotel, for most major league franchises in a career.
Jackson did not get a decision in his Aâs debut despite allowing just one run and six hits in six innings. He has, however, had a lot of success against the Indians in his career.
Jackson has pitched 15 times, 13 as a starter, against Cleveland in his career Cheap Jason Sanders Jersey , going 9-1 with a 2.76 ERA.
The nine wins are the fifth-most for an active Indians opponent, trailing just Justin Verlander (20) and three players he can tie with a win Saturday â Zack Greinke (10), David Price (10) and Rick Porcello (10).
The .900 winning percentage is the second-best among active pitchers with five or more career decisions against the Indians, trailing only another former Aâs pitcher, Gio Gonzalez (6-0).
Jackson admitted thoroughly enjoying Mondayâs comeback effort.
âItâs a lot of fun pitching in games like that, kind of the new guy and wanting to set a good first impression,â he said.
Jackson could have a similar feeling Saturday as it will be his first home game as a member of the Aâs. He has pitched two previous games in Oakland, both as a visitor, going 1-0 with a 2.77 ERA.
The veteran will be backed by an Aâs team that has won five in a row and 11 of its last 13. The Aâs also won eight of their last nine against the Indians dating back to 2016.
Not surprisingly Falcons Cheap Jerseys , given his 15 previous years in the majors, Jackson has a significant history against several members of the Indians, including Yonder Alonso, who has gone 7-for-16 (.438) with two doubles and two home runs against his fellow ex-San Diego Padre.
Alonso also is no stranger to Oakland, having represented the Aâs in the 2017 All-Star Game, after hitting 22 home runs in 100 games, before getting dealt to the Seattle Mariners.
The 31-year-old credits Aâs manager Bob Melvin for helping him get the three-year, $24 million contract he received from the Indians in free agency over the winter.
âItâs always nice to come back here,â Alonso said Friday. âThey gave me a huge opportunity that Iâm really thankful for.â
Cleveland will counter on the mound Saturday with rookie right-hander Adam Plutko (4-1 Daniel Kilgore Jersey Dolphins , 4.65), who has never faced the Aâs.
Like Jackson, Plutko is coming off a successful outing against Detroit, allowing two runs and six hits in six innings in a 12-2 win last Sunday.
Heâll find himself having to deal with one of the hottest hitters in all of baseball, Oakland second/third baseman Jed Lowrie, who contributed a home run to Fridayâs 3-1 win in the series opener.
Lowrie has four singles, three doubles and three home runs in his last five games.
Ozzie Newsomeâs final day as the main man in the Baltimore Ravens draft room is going to be a busy one.
After making five trades during the first two nights of the NFL draft, Newsome will bring it home Saturday with a whopping seven picks.
Baltimore has three selections in the fourth round, one in the fifth Cheap Darius Leonard Jersey , two more in the sixth round and a single seventh-rounder.
âIâm excited that we have a chance to swing at a lot of pitches,â assistant GM Eric DeCosta said.
At least thatâs how it stands now. Thereâs no telling what Newsome might try over the final four rounds in terms of moving up or moving down.
Newsome has been impressive working the board. In addition to getting a few more picks, he addressed immediate and future needs through the first two days.
After snagging quarterback Lamar Jackson and tight end Hayden Hurst in the first round, Newsome addressed a need on the offensive line Friday night by taking Orlando Brown Jr. at No. 83 before selecting tight end Mark Andews with the 86th overall pick.
The Ravens had a defense-heavy draft last year. This year, all four of their picks have been designed to enhance the offense.
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