Athletics 9, at San Francisco 6

SAN FRANCISCO (Interstat) — The Athletics scored four runs in the ninth inning to erase a one-run deficit and defeat the San Francisco Giants 9-6 on Thursday afternoon at Oracle Park, snapping a two-game losing streak in the series and ending the Giants’ two-game winning streak against them. The Athletics, who improved to 39-42, trailed 6-5 entering the ninth after the Giants had rallied for five runs in the sixth inning. But Oakland’s offense erupted against the Giants’ bullpen, collecting four hits and four runs off losing pitcher Caleb Kilian (2-4) to secure the victory in a game that lasted… Read more...