Jeffrey Springs exits start with right hip discomfort

After allowing three runs in the first inning, Springs gave up a leadoff single to Alex Jackson and walked Brooks Lee to begin the second. Ryan Kreidler was retired on a line drive to left field for the first out, but after throwing two pitches to Austin Martin, Springs motioned for someone in the dugout to come to the mound.

Springs consulted with manager Mark Kotsay and Athletics head…