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- Updated: May 19, 2016
OAKLAND — Sean Doolittle’s time as the A’s closer this year was short-lived, as he battled ineffectiveness and ceded the role to Ryan Madson. But as the calendar turned from April to May, the Doolittle whom the A’s have become accustomed to seeing started to break through, even if it’s in a new role.
“Traditionally in seasons past, May is when I’ve hit my stride,” Doolittle said. “April historically for me has been somewhat of a roller coaster. Even in 2014 when I had a really good year, April was a mess. I don’t know if it’s just getting some reps out there or having it all come together or the timing just clicks, but that’s where I feel like I’m at now. I feel like I’m in a really good spot.”
Doolittle posted a 6.17 ERA in April 2014, but rebounded in May, throwing 12 1/3 innings of scoreless relief.
This year, Doolittle had struck out 10 in 5 2/3 innings in May entering Thursday’s game, matching his strikeout total from April. He’d allowed one run in seven appearances — he gave up two runs to Seattle on May 4 — and walked just one. But perhaps …
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