A's Sweep Red Sox, Win Ninth Straight Game

How about those A's?

Two consecutive series sweeps (granted against two weak opponents in the Indians and Red Sox), but nine straight wins and an impressive second half nonetheless.

The A's grabbed the lead early and would never relinquish it. Seth Smith, the second batter of the game, homered into right center to put the A's up 2-0 in the first.

Stephen Drew continued the homer parade with a solo shot in the second, his first as an Athletic. Oakland would go on to score the game's first six runs.

Brett Anderson was impressive in his third start of the season, allowing just one run in six innings.

The Red Sox would rally to avoid being shutout with two runs in the late innings, and the final score would be 6-2 in favor of the A's.

God knows how long this ride will continue, but as long as the wins keep pouring in, everybody's happy.

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