Tommy Milone shut out the Kansas City Royals for eight innings, and then got in just enough trouble in the ninth to ensure that Grant Balfour would have a nice, easy save chance. A save that will go down in Oakland history, too. Balfour gave up a run-scoring single to Billy Butler before retiring the final two batters of the game Friday night, preserving the A's 6-3 victory and notching his 40th consecutive save to tie Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley's franchise record. ESPN posters We can make an A's forum for you so all of you can stay together!! We have been a site for almost 7 years.
