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 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Dan Haren gave up two early runs and then pitched like an All-Star, helping the Oakland Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Saturday night for their second win in three games.
After allowing a pair of first-inning runs, Haren (11-3) found his rhythm and retired 17 of the next 20 batters he faced. He gave up three runs and seven hits over 6 2-3 innings to maintain his AL-leading ERA at 2.40. Haren walked two and struck out seven.
Despite the victory, the A's have won just twice in their last 12 games to slip 10 1/2 games behind the AL West leading Los Angeles Angels. Normally a second half team, Oakland is 8-20 since June 18 while the Orioles are 14-13 over the same span.
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