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Cahill works out of jams for 15th win

For the second straight contest, Oakland's starter overcame poor control and shut out the Angels for six innings.

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Athletics 3, Angels 1

Times wires Saturday, September 4, 2010 Athletics 3, Angels 1 OAKLAND, Calif. — Trevor Cahill pitched six scoreless innings to become the Athletics’ first 15-game winner in three years. Mark Ellis, Daric Barton and Cliff Pennington drove in runs for Oakland, which won its second straight after a four-game losing streak

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MLB: Oakland 3, Los Angeles Angels 1

OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 4 (UPI) — Trevor Cahill overcame wildness to hurl six scoreless innings Saturday and the Oakland Athletics edged the Los Angeles Angels 3-1.

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Bob Geren, Mike Muchlinski

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren, right, argues a call with home umpire Mike Muchlinski during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game Saturday, Sept.

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Kevin Kouzmanoff

Oakland Athletics Kevin Kouzmanoff (5) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run on a Mark Ellisworks single against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Oakland, Calif.

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Todd Steverson, Jeff Larish

Oakland Athletics first base coach Todd Steverson, left, looks over Oakland Athletics Jeff Larish, right, as he lays on the ground after being hit in the back by Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver on a pick off attempt during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Oakland, Calif

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Andrew Bailey, Kurt Suzuki

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Andrew Bailey is congratulated by catcher Kurt Suzuki after a 3-1victory against the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

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Ziegler's injury revives maple bat debate

Brad Ziegler says his availability would be a game-time decision Saturday after getting hit in the back with a broken bat during Friday night's win.

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Braden, Barton lead A’s past Rangers

The Oakland Athletics needed this one, and Dallas Braden delivered.

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Braden hurls shutout to lead A’s past Rangers

Dallas Braden pitched a four-hitter for his second career shutout, Daric Barton homered and the Oakland Athletics cut a game off Texas’ big lead in the AL West with a 5-0 victory over the Rangers on Saturday night Oakland Athletics – Daric Barton – American League West – Texas – Shutout

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Athletics 5, Rangers 0

Times wires Saturday, August 28, 2010 Athletics 5, Rangers 0 ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Braden pitched a four-hitter for his second career shutout, Daric Barton homered and the Athletics cut a game off the Rangers’ big AL West lead. Braden had been 4-7 since his perfect game against the Rays on May 9, but the left-hander was in command from the start.

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DL hinders Carter's promotion chances

Chris Carter was placed on Triple-A Sacramento's 15-day disabled list Saturday with a left thumb sprain, hindering his chances of being recalled.

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Geren keeping Cust's hot bat in lineup

Jack Cust received his third start in left field in as many days Saturday, signaling that manager Bob Geren is content with keeping the slugger in the lineup.

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Rangers’ Francisco on DL; Holland recalled

The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Frank Francisco on the 15-day disabled list before Saturday night’s game against the Oakland Athletics. Francisco left Friday night’s 7-3 victory over the Athletics in the ninth inning when he aggravated a right rib-cage injury while walking the leadoff man.

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Anderson's strong start goes for naught

Craig Breslow gave up three runs in the eighth to send Oakland to a 5-4 loss Saturday vs. the Rays, wasting Brett Anderson's seven strong innings.

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Sean Rodriguez homer paces Rays’ 5-4 victory

Oakland Athletics’ Mark Ellis (14) slides to score behind Tampa Bay Rays catcher Kelly Shoppach during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, in Oakland, Calif. Ellis scored on a single by Rajai Davis.

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Rays edge A’s to keep up the pace

Sean Rodriguez hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Oakland Athletics 5-4 on Saturday to stay only a game off the lead in the American League.

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Perfecto victims get 2nd look at Braden

Oakland got another fine starting pitching performance Saturday evening, though the team’s four-game winning streak came to an end at the hands of the bullpen. After a 5-4 loss to the Rays at the Coliseum, the A’s can still claim the four-game series with AL… Oakland Athletics – Bullpen – Coliseum – Shopping – Games

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Tampa Bay Rays rally, beat Oakland Athletics 5-4

By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, August 21, 2010 OAKLAND, Calif. The 43 pitches David Price needed to get through the first inning Saturday were a pretty clear indication that things weren’t going to be easy for the Rays.

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Powell, A's to host Donate Life Night

On Saturday, Landon Powell, who lives with autoimmune hepatitis, and the A's, in cooperation with the California Donor Transplant Network and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, will host Donate Life Night.

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