Athletics 4, Giants 1

 
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Dana Eveland pitched his second-longest outing of the year to win his second straight decision, Jack Hannahan drove in two runs and the Oakland A's extended their winning streak against the San Francisco Giants to seven games with a 4-1 victory Friday night. > [link]

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