Rangers 4, A's 3

Wasn't it just a week or two ago when I said I'd trust Justin Duchscherer in the late innings any day of the week?

And wasn't it just last week when he came into the 8th with a 3-1 lead and couldn't hold it? Well, he did it again, and his ERA is an ugly 6.75.

I'm not sure what to think. This guy was Mr. Reliable out of the 'pen the last two years, a guy most A's fans almost trusted more than the actual closer. And here he is, coughing up leads he'd usually protect with ease.

Maybe he's hurt. Maybe he's just got some early-season rust. Maybe the league is getting better scouting on him. But if he keeps it up, he might be relegated to mopup duty before too long.

We also might have lost Milton Bradley only two days after he came back, as he left the game with a hamstring injury after legging out an infield hit. It's only April and I'm getting really sick of seeing Todd Walker at first base. Luckily Dan Johnson is close to coming off the DL. If Milton is going to miss some time, at least DJ's return could help a little.

The A's head to Baltimore next and turn to Dan Haren to try to right the ship.

GO A's!!!