MLB: summary of Wednesday’s games in the American League

OAKLAND, Calif. –Matt Olson hit a two-run double in the 10th and the Oakland Athletics beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Wednesday.

The A’s had scored twice in the ninth, tying 3-3 against stopper Mark Melancon.

San Diego scored against Lou Trivino (4-4) in 10th.

When it came to Olson’s batting, there were runners at the ends and no outs.

He sent the first shot he saw from Tim Hill (5-6) to the right field fence, very close to Wil Myers. Mark Canha and Starling Marte scored, causing frenzy at the Coliseum.

“I thought it was a sacrifice ball,” said Olson. The bullet has traveled more than usual here. “

It was for the Athletics a ninth victory in their last round at bat, a high in the American this season.

They have 92 such victories since Bob Melvin took over as manager in 2011. They have led the majors in this area since then.

“We have high expectations at the end of the game,” said Melvin. I would say that as soon as we open the door a little bit, we have a good feeling about our chances. “

In the ninth, Melancon gave singles one run to Matt Chapman and Yan Gomes as a backup hitter.

Jed Lowrie hit a solo homerun for Oakland.

Joe Musgrove had limited the A’s to one run and two hits in six innings.

Oakland has also awarded a minor league contract to Khris Davis. The 33-year-old slugger spent five seasons in the yellow and green uniform, hitting 158 home runs, before moving to Texas in February.

The Rangers nominated him for subpoena in June; he was hitting for .157 in 22 games, with two home runs and five RBIs.

“We’re happy he’s back,” said Melvin. It gives him the chance to regain his touch of the past. “

Zunino slams his 21st home circuit

Mike Zunino hit a 21st homerun and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-3.

Zunino’s solo strike made it 4-2 in the sixth.

Randy Arozarena hit a two-run triple for the Rays, who ended a stay at home with a 5-4 record.

“We knew it wasn’t going to be obvious,” said Rays manager Kevin Cash. It’s good to come out with a winning record. “

Josh Fleming (9-5) allowed two runs and five hits in five innings, striking out six batters.

Ryan Sherriff scored a first save.

Logan Gilbert (5-3) allowed three runs and four hits in five innings. He was 5-0 since June 6.

Kyle Seager hit a sacrifice ball, getting a 15th RBI in his last 15 games.

Quebecer Abraham Toro had a 1-in-3 day. He is hitting 412 in his last 10 games, with five home runs and eight RBIs.

Dylan Moore stole a 17th goal for the Mariners, who start a four-game series at Yankee Stadium on Thursday.

Both clubs have hopes of making the American League playoff game.

“I like how we play. We’re not intimidated by anyone, said Scott Servais, who runs Seattle.

“We are in the game. I look forward to the games in New York. It’s going to be a very interesting weekend. “

On Thursday, the starters will be Tyler Anderson and Nestor Cortes.

Elsewhere in the American League

Orioles 3 – Yankees 10
BALL : Ryan Mountcastle hit his 19th homerun and produced two runs.
NYY : Anthony Rizzo slammed his 3rd homer in six games with the Yankees.

Red Sox 4 – Tigers 1
BUNCH : Eduardo Rodriguez (8-6) recorded 10 strikeouts and shut out the Tigers for five innings.
THE : Jonathan Schoop hit his 18th homerun.

Angels 2 – Rangers 1
LAA : Jack Mayfield has hit a home run. Shohei Ohtani scores 6th win in 7 decisions
TEX : Kolby Allard concedes 10th loss in 12 decisions

Royals 9 – White Sox 1
KC : Edward Olivares, Salvador Perez, Michael A. Taylor and Ryan O’Hearn each hit a home run.
CHW : José Abreu produced the only point of his team with a home run