"Brent Rooker homered in a three-run first inning and J.T. Ginn limited Boston to five hits over six innings on Thursday to lead the Athletics to a 5-3 victory over the Red Sox. The A's started the game with four straight hits, including Rooker's two-run shot - his 30th of the season. Ginn (4-6) allowed two runs while walking one and striking out three."
"David Hamilton and Trevor Story each hit a solo homer for the Red Sox, which lost for the fifth time in seven games. The Red Sox entered the day tied with Seattle for the third and final AL wild-card spot; Cleveland, which beat Detroit on Thursday, was 1 1/2 games back. Brayan Bello (11-8) allowed four runs - three earned - on five hits and two walks while striking out three in four innings."
Brent Rooker homered in a three-run first inning and J.T. Ginn worked six innings, limiting Boston to five hits as the Athletics won 5-3. The A's began the game with four straight hits, including Rooker's 30th homer, and Hogan Harris recorded a two-inning save. David Hamilton and Trevor Story hit solo homers for Boston. Brayan Bello allowed four runs (three earned) in four innings for the Red Sox, who lost five of seven and entered the day tied with Seattle for the final AL wild-card spot. The A's have three players with at least 30 homers, tying a franchise mark.
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