OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Chris Davis hit a three-run shot in the first inning for his 27th homer to back rookie Tyler Wilson’s impressive spot start, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Oakland Athletics 9-2 on Monday night.
Caleb Joseph added a two-run homer in the fourth off Jesse Chavez (5-11) as Baltimore won for the eighth time in 10 games.
Orioles skipper Buck Showalter earned his 1,313th career managerial victory, tying him with Hall of Famer Ned Hanlon for 31st all-time.
Adam Jones had an RBI double in the third inning on one of his three hits, while Jimmy Paredes and Joseph hit run-scoring doubles in the fifth.
A’s left fielder Coco Crisp returned from the 60-day disabled list from a neck injury that sidelined him since May 20, one of six roster moves by Oakland before the game. He batted second and went 2 for 4.
