On paper, the Athletics are severely outmatched, meaning the A's will need to get creative throughout the series. With the Athletics now second-place in the A.L West after getting swept by the Mariners, the pressure to get quality wins has risen significantly. However, picking up a few wins against a team as good as the Yankees might be easier said than done. Here are a few ways the Athletics could turn the tide. Ditch the Traditional Starter Role Apr 30, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher Luis Medina (46) throws a pitch during the fourth inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images | Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images On May 24, the Athletics would do something differently vs. the Padres. Instead of sending projected starter Jacob Lopez out for the first two innings, they would slide in Luis Medina . This move would pay off big time as Medina would only give up two hits and prevent any early runs.…