Bob Melvin is stressing the need for the Oakland Athletics to score earlier in games, and they did just that against the Orioles. Then, the offense had to provide a boost again late when the bullpen faltered. Jed Lowrie hit a tiebreaking two-out single in the sixth, Khris Davislaunched a three-run homer in the first and the A's beat Baltimore 6-4 on Friday night. read more http://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=380504111
