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Maxwell shines with max effort, first homer
- Updated: September 20, 2016
OAKLAND — Bruce Maxwell chews gum the way he plays baseball: at full speed and aggressively.
The first baseman-turned-catcher is also articulate, thoughtful and communicates well with his teammates. He just plays the game hard.
Maxwell caught Athletics rookie Jharel Cotton for the first time at any level. He’s faced him a few times, though, and recognized the same stuff Cotton used to throw two-hit ball over six innings in the A’s 4-2 loss to the Astros on Monday night.
“It’s a lot better when we’re wearing the same uniform,” Maxwell said. “I faced him earlier in the year in Nashville when he pitched for Oklahoma City. He gave up one run in …
