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Graveman validates excitement with no-no bid
- Updated: September 24, 2016
OAKLAND — The contingent of young arms inside the A’s clubhouse has sparked a lot optimism about the starting rotation’s future lately. Kendall Graveman displayed why he has the potential to be an anchor of that unit Friday night, flawlessly cruising through the first six innings while not surrendering a single hit.
It was obvious to A’s manager Bob Melvin what his young right-hander was nine outs away from completing.
But, as Melvin admitted, “it wasn’t meant to be,” as Graveman allowed base hits to three of the next four batters he faced, including a two-run home run to Adrian Beltre, in a 3-0 loss to the Rangers at The Coliseum.
“He made pretty much every pitch, certainly for a while there,” Melvin said. “Just one breaking ball that stayed middle in, other than that he pitched great.”
Graveman added “that you can’t beat yourself up for one inning.” Rather, viewing his most recent appearance as a whole — which concluded with him allowing three earned runs in seven innings — the second-year Athletic felt like he and catcher …
