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- Updated: August 16, 2016
ARLINGTON — Seeking an elusive win at Globe Life Park, A’s left-hander Ross Detwiler was undone by one giant swing Monday evening.
Facing his former Rangers club, Detwiler yielded a grand slam to ex-teammate Adrian Beltre that largely defined his second outing in green and gold, a 5-2 loss in the opener of a three-game series.
Detwiler was around for just 4 2/3 innings, after twirling eight shutout frames against the Orioles in his A’s debut last week. In looking to build on that performance, Detwiler was also looking for something else.
Despite pitching with Texas for four months last season, the left-hander never claimed a win at home. But after surrendering five runs on seven hits and four walks in his return Monday, he’s still without a win in Arlington, his ERA within the confines of Globe Life Park sitting at 6.12.
Detwiler held a one-run lead after four …
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