A's ride early runs, Murphy to rout

 
Twins left-hander Francisco Liriano pitched just two-thirds of an inning against the A's, giving up six runs on five hits while issuing three walks, as Minnesota fell to Oakland, 11-2, on Thursday afternoon at McAfee Coliseum. [link]

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