Moreland’s 1,000th Hit, Murphy’s HR Help A’s Down Angels 8-5

Moreland’s 1,000th Hit, Murphy’s HR Help A’s Down Angels 8-5

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer, Mitch Moreland had a two-run single and the Oakland Athletics held off the Los Angeles Angels 8-5. Sean Manaea overcame an early home run and pitched into the sixth inning to help the AL West leaders improve to 41-27 – the best record for the A’s through 68 games since 2014. Juan Lagares hit his first home run of the season for the Angels, who had won six straight and eight of nine. David Fletcher and José Iglesias had four hits apiece.

Filed Under: AL West leaders, angels, David Fletcher, José Iglesias, Juan Lagares, los angeles angels, Mitch Moreland, oakland athletics, Sean Manaea, Sean Murphy, the A’s, two-run homer
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