BALTIMORE – Jed Lowrie hit a three-run homer and the Oakland Athletics won their 13th straight game, building a big lead early and beating the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 on a rainy Saturday night.
This is the third-longest winning streak in Oakland history. The A's won 14 straight in 1988, then set an American League record with 20 consecutive victories in 2002.
The Athletics, who lost their first six games this season, have outscored opponents 83-36 during their winning streak. Matt Olson and Mark Canha had two hits and two RBIs apiece for Oakland, which has won nine in row against the Orioles dating to 2019.
Chris Bassitt (2-2) weathered steady rain that fell at Camden Yards, allowing two runs and eight hits over six innings. He struck out