Game Three: Lackluster Performance Dooms Oakland Athletics Second Opening Night

The Athletics fell behind 4-0 in the first game of 2012 in the Oakland Coliseum and never recovered, falling 7-3 to the Seattle Mariners.

Starter Brandon McCarthy was less than sharp in five innings, allowing seven hits and two walks while striking out three. This marks the second time on two continents that Seattle has defeated Oakland in an "opener," the first being a 3-1 extra innings victory on March 28th. The loss drops Oakland to 1-2 on the season.

Once again, Jason Vargas kept the A's largely off balance. Over 5.1 innings, he allowed five hits and one walk while striking out three. ...

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