Mark Kotsay had a game ball on his desk and an Oakland Athletics uniform that reeked of beer in the hamper. Kotsay needed to change into shorts after his players sprayed him with suds for winning his first game as a big league manager. In what could be a long season in Oakland, which is in rebuilding mode again, Kotsay will take the celebrations when they come. "I haven't had one of those since my rookie year," he said of the alcohol shower. Billy McKinney homered and Daulton Jefferies and four relievers combined on a three-hitter to lead the A's past the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Sunday and avert a three-game sweep. read more https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401354289
