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The A’s have named lefty Sean Manaea their starter for the AL Wild Card game on Wednesday against the Rays. In five starts since returning from shoulder surgery, Manaea has gone 4-0 with a 1.21 ERA and 0.78 WHIP, with 30 strikeouts compared to seven walks. Manaea is 1-1 with a 2.70 ERA in three career starts against Tampa Bay. A’s manager Bob Melvin spoke to media Tuesday and said there was ample discussion on the coaching staff about who would get the ball in the winner-take-all game. Mike Fiers, who has had a fantastic season for Oakland with a 3.91 ERA, was also […]