Ten straight gut punches. That’s what this losing streak feels like. Not just for the players, but for every fan who bleeds green and gold. Ten games without a win is more than a slump—it’s a test. A test of heart, of resilience, of whether this team is just a group of guys wearing the same uniform or something more. Because fighting as individuals? That’s what losing teams do. One guy can rake, another can shove, but if it’s not connected—if there’s no trust, no fire, no unity—then it all falls apart. That’s what we’re seeing. A team full of effort, but short on cohesion. The weight of each loss doesn’t just sit on the scoreboard—it’s in the eyes, in the body language, in the silence of the dugout when it should be loud.

But here's the thing about rock bottom—it forces clarity. The message couldn’t be clearer: you can’t win trying to be the hero on your own. The A’s need to stop playing like it’s every man for himself. They need to fight together. Back up the pitcher who gave up three early. Pick up the bat after a strikeout and make the next play matter. Rally in the dugout when things look bleak. Because when you fight as a team, losses start to sting differently—they become fuel. This stretch? It’s either the beginning of the collapse, or the moment they lock arms and say enough is enough. One spark can change everything. But they’ve got to light it together.

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