“Interleague Matchup: Athletics vs. Pirates in Oakland”

In a unique matchup, the Oakland Athletics will host the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-game series starting on Monday night. The two teams, who took very different modes of transportation to get to Oakland, are set to face off in what promises to be an exciting series.

The Pirates, coming off a series loss to the Giants, opted for a short bus ride to Oakland after their game on Sunday. However, one player, catcher Yasmani Grandal, had to fly in separately due to a rehab stint with Triple-A Indianapolis. Grandal, who has yet to play for the Pirates this season due to injury, is expected to join the team later in the week.

On the other hand, the Athletics are set to start right-hander Joe Boyle, who has faced only two National League teams in his career. Boyle will look to bounce back from a rough stretch in his past two starts and lead the A’s to victory against the Pirates.

Both teams are coming off recent series wins and will be looking to continue their success in this interleague matchup. With the Pirates’ pitching staff on a roll and the Athletics showing resilience in their recent games, this series is sure to be a competitive one.

Don’t miss the action as the Athletics take on the Pirates in what promises to be an exciting series at the Oakland Coliseum. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage on SactownSports.com. Follow us on Twitter and Google News for the latest news and subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive content.