MLB: Oakland 8, Toronto 5

Oakland scored three unearned runs in dealing the Blue Jays their third straight loss.

Sweeney also drove in a run with a bases-loaded walk during Oakland's four-run fourth that gave the Athletics an 8-1 lead. Rajai Davis contributed a two-run single in the fourth.

Dallas Braden (8-9) got the win despite giving up five runs on eight hits in 6 2/3 innings.

After Toronto chipped away at its deficit, thanks in part to a two-run homer in the seventh by Adam Lind, Andrew Bailey was called on in the ninth to pick up his 14th save.

Scott Richmond (6-6) lasted only three innings in absorbing the loss. He gave up four earned runs on seven hits.

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