Irvin Fans 8, A’s Beat Giants 6-2 to Avoid 3-game Sweep

Irvin Fans 8, A’s Beat Giants 6-2 to Avoid 3-game Sweep

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Cole Irvin struck out eight in eight innings to remain unbeaten in five June starts, and the Oakland Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2. Matt Chapman had two hits and two RBIs. Aramís García added a pair of RBI singles to help the A’s avoid a three-game sweep by their Bay Area rivals. Oakland went 4-6 on its trip and fell out of first place in the AL West but picked up a game on Houston with its 16th win in June.

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