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Red Sox lose in Oakland

The Red Sox' bats, which had produced 28 runs in the last three games, were held in check this afternoon by Oakland pitcher Dan Haren. The Athletics won today's game, 5-1, to avoid a Boston sweep.

The Red Sox finished their West Coast swing with a 3-3 record, and will now return to Fenway to face the Los Angeles Angels in a series that begins Friday.

Frank Thomas hit two home runs, both of them off Red Sox starter Kyle Snyder, to pace the Oakland offense.

Boston managed just four hits. Haren went seven innings for the A's, giving up the Red Sox' only run. Kiko Calero and Huston Street each pitched a perfect inning to close out the game.

Posted by Mike McDermott  at 6:16 PM | Permalink