In a thrilling game, the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Athletics 2-1 on a two-run homer from Zach Neto in the ninth inning, breaking their six-game losing streak. Starter J.T. Ginn pitched brilliantly, striking out 10 and nearly achieving a no-hitter, while allowing just two hits. The Athletics scored first with a pinch-hit RBI single from Lawrence Butler in the ninth. Next, Jacob Lopez will face Reid Detmers in the second game of the series.
