Chavez solid, but bats sputter in finale loss

Jefry Marte grounds into a fielder's choice, allowing Yunel Escobar to score from third base to give the Angels an early 1-0 leadOAKLAND -- The A's picked up their second straight series win Wednesday, getting yet another strong performance from right-hander Andrew Triggs in a 3-1 victory over the Angels at the Coliseum.

Triggs provided six innings of one-run ball for the A's, who have won five of their last seven games after dropping eight of the previous nine. The right-hander held the Angels to three hits, walking three and striking out four while throwing a career-high 105 pitches to bring his ERA down to 2.21.