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Gelof's heroics lift A's past Angels in extra innings
22 May
Summary
- Zack Gelof's fielder's choice drove in the winning run in the 10th.
- Nick Kurtz extended his MLB-leading on-base streak to 44 games.
- The Athletics defeated the Angels 3-2 in a tight contest.
The Oakland Athletics clinched a narrow 3-2 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night, with Zack Gelof's fielder's choice in the 10th inning driving in the decisive run. Nick Kurtz scored from third base after Gelof hit a grounder to shortstop.
Earlier in the game, Nolan Schanuel had given the Angels a 2-0 lead with a two-run homer in the first inning. The Athletics chipped away at the deficit, with Shea Langeliers scoring in the sixth and Darrell Hernaiz driving in Gelof in the seventh to tie the game.
Angels starter José Soriano pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs and striking out seven. Athletics starter Luis Severino also had a strong outing, going seven innings with 10 strikeouts and two runs allowed.
The Angels have now lost 11 of their last 13 games. The Athletics' bullpen secured the win, with Joel Kuhnel pitching a scoreless ninth and Mark Leiter Jr. closing out the 10th for his fourth save.
