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Milone eyes another win versus Angels
Apr 10, 2013 - 2:27 PM (Sports Network) - Tommy Milone eyes another win on Thursday when the Oakland Athletics play the middle test of their three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium.Milone started his season in winning fashion last Wednesday against Seattle, but wasn't at his best, as he allowed two runs and four hits over seven innings to nail down the victory.
"If there's anybody that can recover from a little bit of a difficult start, it's Tommy," Oakland manager Bob Melvin said. "He doesn't let too much get to him. He just concentrates on where he's throwing that particular pitch and doesn't get too far ahead of himself."
Milone faced the Angels three times last season and was 2-1 against them with a 4.80 ERA.
The Angels, meanwhile, will counter with righty Joe Blanton, who was not that impressive in his Halos' debut on Thursday. Blanton was banged around by the Cincinnati Reds for five runs (4 earned) and seven hits in five innings of that one.
"If my best is what it was before, it is going to be my best now," said Blanton, who pitched the first four-plus years of his career in Oakland. "I can't do better than my best, and that's what I always give."
Oakland won its sixth straight game on Tuesday, as John Jaso and Brandon Moss both homered in the seventh inning to lead the Athletics to a 9-5 win.
The A's are a perfect 4-0 on the road so far this season, their best start since 2008 when they won their first five games away from home.
Ryan Cook (1-0) earned the win after giving up just one hit over 1 2/3 innings in relief. Oakland starter Jarrod Parker was tagged for two runs on nine hits and three walks over 3 1/2 innings.
Howie Kendrick went 3-for-4 with an RBI triple and Mark Trumbo drove in one run and scored twice for the Angels, who also got one RBI apiece from Josh Hamilton, Brendan Harris and Alberto Callaspo.
With the loss, L.A. dropped to 2-5 this season.
Kevin Jepsen (0-1) was charged with the loss after allowing four runs on three hits over one-third of an inning. Starter C.J. Wilson allowed four runs on six hits while striking out seven over six innings.
"We felt that he could get us out of the seventh inning, but it went the other way," said Angels manager Mike Scioscia.
The Angels were 9-10 against Oakland a season ago and lost seven of the 10 matchups at home.
- OAKLAND: 11
LOS ANGELES: 5
Final
Apr 11 1:56 AM - Pinch-Hitter Hank Conger single to right scored Peter Bourjos with two outs. On the play, Alberto Callaspo advances to third. Runners on first and third and Andrew Romine due up.
Athletics 11, Angels 5 Bot 8, 2 OutsApr 11 1:35 AM - Brandon Moss single to center scored Coco Crisp with two outs. On the play, Yoenis Cespedes advances to third. Runners on first and third and Chris Young due up.
Athletics 11, Angels 4 Top 7, 2 OutsApr 11 1:00 AM - Josh Donaldson single to center scored Brandon Moss with two outs. On the play, Seth Smith advances to third. Runners on first and third and Eric Sogard due up.
Athletics 10, Angels 4 Top 6, 2 OutsApr 11 12:34 AM - Seth Smith single to center scored Jed Lowrie and Yoenis Cespedes with two outs. On the play, Brandon Moss advances to second. Runners on first and second and Josh Donaldson due up.
Athletics 9, Angels 4 Top 6, 2 OutsApr 11 12:31 AM - Brandon Moss bases loaded walk scored John Jaso with one out. Bases loaded and Chris Young due up.
Athletics 7, Angels 4 Top 6, 1 OutApr 11 12:29 AM - Yoenis Cespedes bases loaded walk scored Eric Sogard with one out. Bases loaded and Brandon Moss due up.
Athletics 6, Angels 4 Top 6, 1 OutApr 11 12:24 AM - Howie Kendrick single to right scored Alberto Callaspo and Albert Pujols with two outs. Runner on first and Brendan Harris due up.
Athletics 5, Angels 4 Bot 5, 2 OutsApr 11 12:01 AM - Brandon Moss two-out, solo Home Run (2) to right. Chris Young due up.
Athletics 5, Angels 2 Top 5, 2 OutsApr 10 11:40 PM - Mark Trumbo reached first on Jed Lowrie's throwing error, scoring Albert Pujols with one out. Runners on first and second and Howie Kendrick due up.
Athletics 4, Angels 2 Bot 3, 1 OutApr 10 11:10 PM - Brandon Moss triple to right scored John Jaso and Jed Lowrie with two outs. Runner on third and Chris Young due up.
Athletics 4, Angels 1 Top 3, 2 OutsApr 10 11:01 PM - John Jaso single to right scored Eric Sogard with one out. Runner on first and Jed Lowrie due up.
Athletics 2, Angels 1 Top 3, 1 OutApr 10 10:57 PM - Josh Hamilton sacrifice fly to center scored Alberto Callaspo with two outs. Runner on second and Mark Trumbo due up.
Athletics 1, Angels 1 Bot 1, 2 OutsApr 10 10:26 PM - Jed Lowrie grounded out second to first, scoring Coco Crisp with two outs. None on and Yoenis Cespedes due up.
Athletics 1, Angels 0 Top 1, 2 OutsApr 10 10:13 PM - OAKLAND: 0
LOS ANGELES: 0
Top 1, 0 Outs
Apr 10 10:08 PM
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