San Jose Giants, Oakland Ballers begin new Battle of the Bay as minor league baseball embraces major rivalry

San Jose Giants, Oakland Ballers begin new Battle of the Bay as minor league baseball embraces major rivalry

SAN JOSE — Orange and black. Green and gold. “Let’s go, Giants!” “Let’s go, Oakland!” If you closed your eyes – or opened them at the right time – on Wednesday night in San Jose, it almost felt the same. The Bay Bridge Series – or the Battle of the Bay, whichever you prefer – is no more. The now-former Oakland A’s made sure of that when they picked up and moved on to Sacramento for a layover that will allegedly end with the final destination of …