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Oakland Athletics was shut out for the AL-worst 10th time Thursday as Derek Holland struck out seven in a four-hitter. They has totaled five runs over its last four games. Josh Willingham had a single in four at-bats in his return after being out since June 17 due to a strained left Achilles’ tendon. Oakland' Gio Gonzalez is 4-1 with a 2.34 ERA in seven starts against the Rangers, although those numbers would be worse if not for some bad weather May 11 in Arlington. He gave up seven runs in 2 2-3 innings that day - including a grand slam to Mitch Moreland - but the game was rained out before it became official. It was made up Thursday.
Texas Rangers' Michael Young homered Thursday to continue his hot hitting against Oakland, improving to 11 for 27 with 10 RBIs in the season series. His string of three consecutive three-hit games was snapped, although he is still batting .426 with five homers over his last 15 contests. Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton, the reigning AL MVP, drove in four runs Thursday and was selected earlier this week to start his fourth consecutive All-Star game. Manager Ron Washington said he would wait before determining if Hamilton will play Friday. Watch Oakland Athletics vs Texas Rangers Game Live TV Channel CSCA and KTXA.