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- Updated: May 30, 2016
OAKLAND — Coco Crisp has swiftly morphed into an everyday player again, and he’s been the healthy, productive kind the A’s haven’t seen in years.
Playing in his 15th consecutive game on Monday afternoon, matching his longest such streak since 2014, Crisp celebrated in style, launching a leadoff home run in the A’s 3-2 victory over the Twins.
“He’s a gamer,” starter Kendall Graveman said. “The past couple weeks he’s taken great approaches at the plate, and he doesn’t chase, he makes you work. He’s doing a great job for us, and he’s also playing good defense. I’m just thankful that he’s in the lineup every day and playing the way he is.”
It was the 16th career leadoff homer for the veteran, who, after going 1-for-3 in Monday’s win, is batting .280 with 20 RBIs over his last 30 games.
That he’s even played in as many games — 42 overall — is a pleasant surprise for an A’s …
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