The Oakland A's secured their first winning month in two years, beating the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 Friday night.
ANAHEIM -- Brent Rooker hit his 10th home run in July, Seth Brown had three hits and drove in three runs, and the Oakland Athletics secured their first winning month in two years, beating the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 Friday night.Oakland is 13-7 in July, snapping a string of 11 consecutive full months with a losing mark. It is their first winning month since going 14-12 in July 2022.'No matter what happens individually, the wins always matter.
Brown is 14 for 36 with four home runs and eight RBIs in 12 games since being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on July 11.'I think it was a great reset for Seth. He came back with a clear mind and more relaxed,' manager Mark Kotsay said of Brown. 'He also has been more selective at the pitches he's swinging at. He's not chasing out of the zone as much and he's getting results.
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