Joe Boyle stymies Pirates, extends Athletics' hot streak

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Joe Boyle overcame a wild start to throw five innings of one-hit ball as the Oakland Athletics opened a 10-game homestand with a 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.

Dany Jimenez and Michael Kelly combined for three strikeouts over four shutout innings to put the wraps on a two-hit performance for the A's, who won for the fourth time in five games.

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