JJ Bleday hit a three-run homer to highlight a seven-run third inning and Lawrence Butler went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs and two RBIs to lead the Athletics to a 10-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Darell Hernaiz added two hits, a stolen base and a run for the Athletics (65-77), who snapped a two-game losing streak. Mason Barnett (1-1), making his second major league start, bounced back from allowing a four-run first inning to pick up his win, allowing four runs on three hits over five innings. He walked five and struck out eight.

Jose Soriano (10-10) took the loss, allowing eight runs on six hits and five walks in 2 1/3 innings. He fanned four. Soriano, who had allowed just five hits and had struck out 14 over 12 2/3 scoreless innings in hi

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