# A's Defense Falters, Costing Them Series

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Podcast: [Oakland Athletics News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/oakland-athletics-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463312)
Published: 2026-05-18T06:46:42+00:00
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The Athletics recent defensive struggles, including nine errors in their last six games, have led to a blowout loss against the Giants. Manager Mark Kotsay emphasizes the importance of clean execution, as errors put pressure on the pitching staff and can quickly escalate situations. Despite weather conditions, Kotsay dismisses excuses and focuses on the teams defensive lapses, which have become a significant issue after a strong start to the season. The As must improve their fielding to prevent further setbacks. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d781dfce75f6b32f

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