Alonso went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and walk in Monday's 4-2 Opening Day win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Alonso's fifth-inning single plated Jed Lowrie and knotted the score at 2-2. The veteran first baseman is looking to follow up one of the best springs of his career with a strong second season in Oakland. Alonso batted .389 with a surprising four home runs and 12 RBI over 24 spring games, with the revamped approach at the plate that he devised with hitting coach Darren Bush, which includes a focus on utilizing the entire field more consistently, paying early dividends.