West Sacramento, Calif. – Maybe it has something to do with the environment.

Afterall, the Athletics are playing their home games at Sutter Health Park, a 25-year-old Triple-A ballpark and there were moments Tuesday night in the Tigers' aggravating, 7-6, 10-inning loss that felt distinctly minor league.

Like in the bottom of the eighth. Colby Thomas reached on an error by shortstop Zach McKinstry, though first baseman Spencer Torkelson will tell you he should have caught the throw. In a 5-5 game, that was a potentially fatal mistake.

It was compounded when third baseman Colt Keith and catcher Dillon Dingler got crossed up on a pop up at home plate. The ball fell in fair territory. Fortunately, rookie reliever Troy Melton, who pitched three scoreless innings, alertly collected the ball

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