Oakland Athletics Extend Winning Streak to Seven Games with 1-0 Victory Over California Angels
The Oakland Athletics have continued their impressive form, recording their second shutout in as many days with a 1-0 win over the California Angels. Carlos Reyes and Dennis Eckersley combined for a two-hitter, while Scott Brosius provided the game-winning hit with a one-out homer in the ninth inning. This victory extends the Athletics' winning streak to seven games, bringing their record to 32-45 after a dismal 11-32 start.
Key Takeaways:
- The Oakland Athletics have now won 13 of their last 15 games, with a winning streak of seven games.
- Carlos Reyes pitched for Steve Ontiveros, who was scratched from his scheduled start due to a leg injury, and allowed just two singles in eight innings.
- Dennis Eckersley pitched a perfect ninth inning, picking up his second win of the season with Brosius' homer.
- The Athletics' victory raised their record to 32-45, with a four-game deficit in the American League West.
- Scott Brosius' home run was the sixth of the season for the Athletics.
- The game featured two-shutout pitching on both sides, with the Angels' their second consecutive game being victimized by a two-hit shutout.
Statistics:
- Oakland Athletics' winning streak: 7 games
- Oakland Athletics' record: 32-45
- American League West standings: Oakland Athletics trail first-place Texas by 4 games
- Scott Brosius' home runs: 6 (season)
- Carlos Reyes' innings pitched: 8
- Dennis Eckersley's wins: 2 (season)
- Angels' hits: 2
Sources:
- United Press International
- The Oakland Athletics game against the California Angels.