Lillibridge's 1st 2011 HR (yes, he had 2 all last year) on a guess-me-right fastball from Dallas Braden -- who is dealing... whaddayaknow, more excellent starting pitching to go with no offense -- is the difference. The A's are gonna need more than just a solitary Kurt Suzuki single and a Willingham hit off "Buehrle being Beuhrle" in this game, I'm afraid.
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