Brent Rooker's 30th homer powered the Athletics to a 5-3 win over the Red Sox.

Brent Rooker hit his 30th home run of the season in the first inning, sparking the Athletics to a 5-3 win over the Red Sox. His long ball gave Oakland a 2-0 lead, which they extended in a three-run first inning. J.T. Ginn earned the win with six strong innings, and Hogan Harris secured the save. The Athletics won two of three games in the series and have now won six of their last seven, while the Red Sox have lost five of their last seven.