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Athletics aim for rare sweep in finale vs. Braves

May 31 - The Oakland A's will send right-hander James Kaprielian to the mound in search of their first sweep of the season when they host the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday in the finale of their three-game series.

The A's won 7-2 on Monday and 2-1 on Tuesday.

Oakland, which has the worst record in the major leagues, has been swept eight times this year. Atlanta, which is tied for the second-most wins in the National League, has been swept twice.

"It's no secret that we've been struggling," said Athletics left-hander J.P. Sears, who pitched well as a starter on Tuesday.