Athletics' Sean Murphy: Goes deep in loss

Murphy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Dodgers.Murphy plated the Athletics' only run with a solo shot to center field in the eighth inning. The long ball was his seventh this season. Murphy has 14 RBI while slashing .234/.364/.458 on the campaign.

Athletics' Sean Murphy: Out of Wednesday's lineup

Murphy is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.Murphy started the past two games and will head to the bench after going 0-for-3 with a run, a walk and three strikeouts Tuesday. Jonah Heim takes over behind the plate for the A's.