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Frankie Montas sharp as A’s beat Diamondbacks, 2-1

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Perhaps the A’s have found the key to unlocking Frankie Montas’ potential at the major-league level: Let him pitch the first inning.

Montas, who struggled with Oakland as a reliever last season, returned as a starter Sunday and held the Diamondbacks to one run in six innings in a 2-1 A’s win at the Coliseum. It was a welcome sight for the A’s, who due to injuries were using their ninth different starting pitcher already this season, tied for second-most in the majors.