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Cortes Hits Two as A's Blank Reds 3-0 in Series Opener

Cincinnati's missed chances kept the wild-card race from tightening.

Overview

  • J.T. Ginn left in the fifth with an apparent leg injury after issuing back-to-back walks.
  • Tyler Ferguson struck out three in 1 2/3 scoreless innings, and Sean Newcomb fanned the side in the ninth for the save.
  • Cincinnati finished 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position and failed to gain ground in the NL wild-card hunt.
  • Elly De La Cruz singled and stole his 35th base, joining a short list to reach 35 steals in each of his first three seasons.
  • Lawrence Butler led off the game with his 20th homer to provide an early Oakland lead.