Kottaras' HR gives A's boost over Mariners

George Kottaras hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning and the Oakland Athletics chased Felix Hernandez early in a 6-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.
Sep 8, 2012, 04:26 am - Associated Press
OAK
SEA
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A.J. Griffin
win

A.J. Griffin5-0

5.1 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 7 K, 1 BB
F. Hernandez
loss

F. Hernandez13-7

4.2 IP, 11 H, 5 ER, 4 K, 1 BB

Scoring Summary

Inning

OAKSEA
1stY Cespedes singled to right, S Smith to second, S Smith scored, Y Cespedes to second on error by right fielder E Thames.10
2ndB Ryan singled to right, M Saunders scored, L Jimenez to second.11
4thG Kottaras homered to right (403 feet), J Donaldson and S Drew scored.41
5thJ Donaldson doubled to left, B Moss scored.51
5thS Drew singled to right, J Donaldson scored, S Drew to second advancing on throw.61
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