Quiet pitching control defined Oakland's shutout of Toronto. The Athletics created the game's only lead with a solo homer from Henry Bolte and protected it the rest of the way.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OAK | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Brady Basso anchored Oakland's effort with a scoreless start, keeping Toronto off the board while the offense waited for its opening. Bolte supplied that opening with a powerful swing.
Henry Bolte homered in the third inning, putting Oakland ahead. That go-ahead shot remained the game's only scoring play.
Michael Lorenzen took the loss for Toronto after Oakland broke through against him. The Blue Jays never answered, while Oakland's bullpen preserved the narrow margin through the finish.
The game stayed true to its quiet-pitching theme: one lead, one scoring play and a complete team shutout from Oakland's pitching staff.
Oakland Athletics defeated Toronto Blue Jays, 2-0.
- Henry Bolte went 1-for-4 with 1 home run, 1 RBI and 1 run scored (batting .277 on the season).
- Michael Lorenzen allowed 2 runs on 4 hits over 2.2 innings, striking out 2, and took the loss (3-11) (7.02 ERA).
- Scott Blewett allowed 0 runs on 2 hits over 2.0 innings, striking out 1, to earn the win (0-0) (2.22 ERA).
- Elvis Alvarado allowed 0 runs on 1 hit over 1.0 inning, striking out 2, and closed it out for the save (6) (4.13 ERA).
Oakland Athletics improved to 59-88; Toronto Blue Jays fell to 73-74.