OAKLAND, Calif.
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his power stroke at the Oakland Coliseum, Athletics catcher John Jaso was more
impressed by the ball he hit that didnt leave the park than he was by his second
home run in as many days. That might be because it came in the 10th inning and
gave Oakland its third walk-off win of the season. Jaso doubled in pinch-runner
Nick Punto with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the As to a 4-3 win over the
Washington Nationals on Saturday night. Jaso, who had not hit a home run in
Oakland until his solo shot in Fridays 8-0 win, also homered in the third before
delivering the fourth game-ending hit of his career. "Its funny because I
thought that last ball I hit I hit harder than the other two and it hung up for
some reason," Jaso said. "I dont know if the wind shifted, but I thought I hit
it harder than the other two." After being limited to two hits over the first
eight innings, the As scored twice in the ninth off Nationals closer
Rafael Soriano to force extras and storm back for their third walk-off win this
season. Alberto Callaspo singled off reliever Drew Storen (2-1) to lead off the
10th before Punto replaced him at first. Storen retired Eric Sogard and
Derek Norris before Jaso hit a towering fly ball that ricocheted off the
scoreboard in right field as Punto rounded the bases and scored. "Sometimes
certain guys come up key in games when you dont get many hits," Oakland manager
Bob Melvin said. "(Jaso) did most of the damage. When you get down to those
situations, it just becomes a grind." The Nationals were three outs from winning
and had their rock-solid closer on the mound before Oakland greeted Soriano with
three consecutive hits to open the ninth. Jaso singled and scored on Jed Lowries
double. Josh Donaldson followed with a line drive single to drive in Jaso with
the tying run. "Going into the ninth with a two-run lead and a guy that hasnt
given up a run in 25 innings and it doesnt happen for you, its disappointing,"
Washington manager Matt Williams said. "Thats baseball." It was Sorianos first
blown save since Aug. 17, 2013, and ended his career-high streak of 25
consecutive scoreless innings. That spoiled a stellar outing by Washington
starter Tanner Roark. Coming off the worst start of his season, Roark was
masterful while shutting down the As offence. He allowed two hits over 7 2-3
innings, struck out five and didnt walk a batter. He gave up Jasos two-out home
run in the third before retiring the next 13. The Nationals backed him with just
enough offence until the bullpen broke down. Danny Espinosa hit a towering home
run off Oakland starter Sonny Gray with one out in the third to give the Nats an
early lead. Zach Walters and Denard Span followed with singles before
Kevin Frandsen lined a two-run double to the gap in left-centre to make it 3-0.
Jasos two-out home run off Roark in the bottom of the third trimmed Washingtons
lead to 3-1. "Its strange how a pitcher can get on a roll like (Roark) did and
everything we put in play was caught," Jaso said. "Those kind of days, thats
when you want to get into the bullpen and change the momentum." Roark left with
two outs in the eighth after a throwing error by Espinosa allowed Reddick to
take third. Roark fielded Eric Sogards grounder cleanly, but his throw to first
hit Reddick in the back of the helmet and ricocheted near the Nationals dugout.
Tyler Clippard replaced Roark and retired pinch-hitter Derek Norris before the
As rallied for the tying runs off Soriano. Sean Doolittle (1-2) pitched one
inning for the win to help Oakland overcome an uneven outing by Gray. Gray, the
AL pitcher of the month in April, struck out three and walked two. He allowed
six hits over seven innings and gave up all of Washingtons runs in the third
NOTES: Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche (quad strain) is headed for the
disabled list after aggravating the injury on Friday. ... Injured slugger
Ryan Zimmerman (right thumb fracture) has not yet resumed hitting and is
scheduled to have another X-ray on Sunday. ... Oakland LHP Scott Kazmir (4-1)
pitches the series finale after taking the loss in his previous outing. ...
Former As starter Gio Gonzalez (3-2) goes for Washington. Gonzalez won 15 and 16
games for Oakland in 2010 and 2011, respectively.
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