ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Ricky Nolasco had extra days between starts to work on mechanical issues and it paid off as he led the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday night to earn the series sweep.
Nolasco (2-2) threw 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run and three hits. The Angels (12-12) have won four consecutive games and are back to .500 as they head to Texas.
Bud Norris is settling into the closer's role for Oakland. He pitched a scoreless ninth for his fourth save of the season and second in as many nights.