08-19-2007, 09:35 PM
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Quote:
Lenny DiNardo was lights out again, and the Oakland Athletics found enough offense to avoid the embarrassment of being swept by the Royals at home for the first time in almost two decades.
DiNardo allowed three singles to Joey Gathright among his five hits en route to winning his third straight start and fifth consecutive decision, and Marco Scutaro and Dan Johnson each homered in a 6-1 victory over improving Kansas City on Sunday.
DiNardo (8-6) worked a career-long eight innings and is 5-0 in his last seven starts, including the first three-start winning streak of his career. He didn't walk a batter for the first time in six starts and pitched two-hit ball into the seventh as the A's avoided a third straight defeat on the heels of a four-game winning streak.
The left-hander hasn't lost since July 13 at Minnesota, his first start after the All-Star break. He was efficient, too: as in 85 pitches with 58 strikes.
| MLB - Kansas City Royals/Oakland Athletics Recap Sunday August 19, 2007 - Yahoo! Sports
DiNardo has been putting up some serious numbers. Is he the real deal or a flash in the pan?  |
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