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Sogard breaks out to spark A's scoring

ST. PETERSBURG -- It is not a situation that Athletics manager Bob Melvin thought Eric Sogard would be in, but nonetheless the second baseman has made the most of his opportunity.

"He's been durable and pretty consistent for us," said Melvin after the Athletics' 5-0 victory over the Rays on Saturday at Tropicana Field. "He's gotten some decent at-bats against left-handers this year. Coming into this season, he didn't look like a guy who would be out there that much, but based on all the injuries we've had and how he has performed, he deserves the time that he is getting.