Rooker hits his 29th home run, and Bido along with three relievers team up for a two-hit game, leading the Oakland Athletics to a 1-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays

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Osvaldo Bido pitches in the 1st inning

Osvaldo Bido and three relievers combined to allow just two hits, while Brent Rooker hit his 29th home run, leading the Oakland Athletics to a 1-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. This was the Athletics’ ninth shutout of the season.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of Toronto had a single in the first inning, extending his hitting streak to 22 games, tying his career-best streak from 2022. This is the longest active streak in the major leagues.

Guerrero went 1 for 4 and struck out in the ninth inning against Mason Miller, who threw a 103 mph fastball. Miller threw all four of his pitches to Guerrero at 100 mph or faster.

Oakland manager Mark Kotsay noted Miller’s growing confidence and experience in high-pressure situations. Blue Jays manager John Schneider appreciated the quality of Miller’s pitches despite the game being uneventful until then.

Vladimir Gurrero Jr. fields in the 6th inning

Bido (3-3) pitched six innings, allowing just two singles and matching his career-high for innings pitched. He had one walk and five strikeouts, showing strong command of his pitches.

Left-hander Scott Alexander pitched the seventh inning, right-hander Tyler Ferguson took the eighth, and Miller earned his 17th save.

Toronto was shut out for the fifth time this season and has a 15-20 record in one-run games. Shea Langeliers had four hits for the Athletics, who have played seven one-run games in their last 14, winning five of them. Oakland’s record in one-run games this season is 17-19.

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