Oakland kept its opponent from scoring a first-inning run for the 20th straight game, a record for the start of the season. The old mark of 19 was set by the 1990 Milwaukee Brewers and matched by Boston in 2005, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
Cincinnati's Aaron Harang has made 85 consecutive starts without walking more than three batters.
Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez extended his hitting streak to 11 games, matching his career high.![]()
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