A’s Top Dodgers 7-1 as Ginn Shines in Series Finale

The victory could shape whether the A’s push toward contention or sell at the August 3 trade deadline.

Overview

The A’s beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1 in the series finale on Wednesday, snapping the Dodgers’ four-game winning streak.
Right-hander J.T. Ginn allowed one earned run over six innings and was credited with the win while limiting Los Angeles to three hits.
Shea Langeliers hit his 20th homer of the season to become the first American League catcher with 20 homers this year and Jonah Heim and Alika Williams also homered.
Infield prospect Joshua Kuroda-Grauer made his first start at third base as injuries to regulars have forced the A’s to rely on younger players and depth arms.
Season-long problems remain: the A’s carry a 6.11 home ERA and an 18-25 home record, issues that leave the club’s short-term gains vulnerable ahead of the trade deadline.