The Oakland Athletics defeat the Los Angeles Angels 5-0 on Thursday night, with Gage Jump pitching a one-hit shutout and the Athletics scoring five runs in the first inning. Jump limits Los Angeles to one hit over seven innings, keeping the Angels off the board throughout the game. Offensively, Oakland sets the tone early, with Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom hitting back-to-back home runs during a five-run first that breaks the game open.
The Angels make roster moves before the matchup, recalling right-hander Ryan Johnson from Double-A Rocket City. Los Angeles also places star outfielder Mike Trout on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. Oakland’s lineup continues to generate early offense, including a Zack Gelof single that extends his hitting streak to 22 games, the longest current streak in Major League Baseball. Overall, the first-inning production and Jump’s pitching performance combine to secure the Athletics’ shutout win.
