As usual, the opening game for the Oakland A's was unsuccessful, falling to the Seattle Mariners 3-1.  They escaped Japan with an even record, however, surprising Seattle with three late home runs, two in the seventh inning and and another in the eighth to come out with a 4-1 win.

In the Japan Opening Series the A's learned a lot about themselves, some positive, others...

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