Indians end A’s winning streak
Associated Press
oakland, calif.
Jack Hannahan remains respectful when he talks about his former team. That won’t stop him from taking some satisfaction in a job well done.
Hannahan drove in three runs against his former team and Shin-Soo Choo added two hits and an RBI, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 4-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.
“It’s always good to come back and see some old faces, good fans and old teammates,” Hannahan said. “It’s good to get on the road and go out and play baseball, believe in ourselves and continue to put together good, consistent at bats.”
Ubaldo Jimenez (2-0) gave up two runs and six hits over six innings as the Indians won for the sixth time in seven games, all on the road. He walked five but proved more effective in tight situations.
“Ubaldo battled,” Indians manager Manny Acta said. “He lacked command of his breaking pitch but he went to his fastball and made some good pitches.”
Chris Perez pitched the ninth for his fifth save in six chances.
Yoenis Cespedes had three hits and drove in two runs for the A’s, who saw their three-game winning streak end.