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Orioles hit 5 HRs in 9-6 win over Athletics

Oakland Athletics shortstop Cliff Pennington, left, tags out Baltimore Orioles’ Corey Patterson on a steal-attempt in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 30, 2010, in Baltimore.

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A's can't hold their ground against Orioles

Oakland's bullpen couldn't protect a two-run lead in the seventh, when consecutive home runs by Ty Wigginton and Luke Scott rallied the Orioles to a 9-6 victory Wednesday night, snapping the A's winning streak at four games.

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Ellis' steal of home changed to fielder's choice

Mark Ellis stole home in Oakland's six-run fourth inning against the Orioles on Wednesday night, using a mix of chicanery and luck to accomplish the feat.

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Anderson has positive bullpen session

Injured A's left-hander Brett Anderson threw 40 pitches in a bullpen session on Monday at the team's Minor League facility in Phoenix.

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Gross makes his return to Baltimore

Oakland's visit to Baltimore gives A's outfielder Gabe Gross a chance to reconnect with his adopted hometown.

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Braden still struggling with elbow problem

Dallas Braden is so tired of dealing with a tight left elbow that he's ready to listen to just about any homespun remedy, no matter how far-fetched or off-the-wall.

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Tuesdays Oakland Athletics Baltimore Orioles box score

Athletics 4, Orioles 2

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A's hold on for fourth straight win

Fill-in starter Vin Mazzaro checked the Orioles on three hits over six-plus innings, Kurt Suzuki drove in three runs and the A's beat the Orioles, 4-2, Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory.

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Athletics beat Orioles 4-2 for 4th straight win

Oakland Athletics Coco Crisp steals second as Baltimore Orioles second baseman Julio Lugo awaits the throw in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 29, 2010 in Baltimore..

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A's have eyes on College World Series

A's third-base coach Mike Gallego and backup catcher Landon Powell are closely watching what happens in Omaha, Neb., as the College World Series finals pitting UCLA against South Carolina has extremely personal ties.

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Ellis gets rare start at DH vs. Orioles

Mark Ellis got a rare turn at designated hitter on Tuesday night, as the A's tried to pack their lineup with as many right-handed hitters as possible against Baltimore lefty Brian Matusz.

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A’s Braden Scratched From Start Due To Elbow Stiffness

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Braden scratched with left elbow stiffness

A's left-hander Dallas Braden, who has been bothered recently by soreness in his pitching elbow, was scratched from his scheduled start against Baltimore on Tuesday because of stiffness in the joint.

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Oakland Athletics left-hander Dallas Braden scratched with elbow stiffness

Athletics left-hander Dallas Braden was scratched from his start Tuesday night because of elbow stiffness.

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Braden scratched from start with elbow stiffness

Oakland Athletics left-hander Dallas Braden was scratched from his start Tuesday night because of elbow stiffness. Braden was to face the Baltimore Orioles after receiving six days’ rest from his previous start. Manager Bob Geren now hopes Braden will be ready for Saturday’s game at Cleveland.

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Athletics’ Braden scratched from start

Oakland Athletics pitcher Dallas Braden was scratched hours before his scheduled start against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday due to elbow stiffness.

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Beane doesn't expect big trades by deadline

Billy Beane plans on staying course with his young talent through the next month and well past the impending Trade Deadline of July 31.

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Klein to rep A's as All-Star Among Us

The A's, Major League Baseball and People Magazine on Monday announced Lisa Klein as the Oakland representative in the 2010 All-Stars Among Us competition.

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A’s Facing Lowly Orioles After Sweeping Pirates

The Oakland Athletics took full advantage of their weekend series against the NL’s worst team, but a matchup with the AL’s worst club doesn’t look quite as appealing at the moment.

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BASEBALL: ATHLETICS 3, PIRATES 2 — Slumping Pirates drop 17th consecutive road game

OAKLAND, Calif. – Given a second chance, Kurt Suzuki gave the Oakland Athletics the lead. Suzuki homered with two outs in the eighth inning after a dropped foul popup, and the Athletics beat Pittsburgh 3-2 Sunday, the Pirates’ 17th straight road loss.

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