JP Sears, A’s look for second straight win against Atlanta

Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty ImagesAfter snapping an 11-game losing streak with a 7-2 win Monday night, the Oakland Athletics will try secure their second series win of the season Tuesday when they continue a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves. JP Sears will get the start for Oakland while Atlanta will counter with right-hander Bryce Elder.

Sears’ season got off to a tough start, but he has turned in a much better showing in May posting a 3.25 ERA over five starts. He allowed just three hits and one run over five innings in his last start against the Mariners and was pulled after throwing just 59 pitches. He’s allowed two earned runs or less in four of his last five starts.…