Oakland Athletics pitcher Sean Manaea has been on a roll lately, but his latest outing was a far cry from dominant. Despite struggling with his performance, Manaea was able to take advantage of a comfortable lead, which allowed him to cruise to a win. The cushion provided by his teammates' strong offense gave him the luxury of not having to be at the top of his game, and he capitalized on the opportunity. As the Athletics look to build momentum in their playoff push, Manaea's ability to perform under pressure will be crucial.
Sean Manaea has looked better during his recent resurgence, but he was afforded a cushion Sunday and utilized it.
