A’s split four-game series with Rays behind Bido’s latest strong start
By Michael Wagaman The Associated Press OAKLAND — Osvaldo Bido struck out six in five innings and won his third straight start, leading the Oakland Athletics to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. Lawrence Butler, Miguel Andujar and Darell Hernaiz had two hits apiece to help Oakland split the four-game series. Bido (5-3) has been one of the A’s top pitchers over the last two months and stepped up again against the Rays. He allowed one run and two hits while matching the longest winning streak by an A’s starting pitcher this season. JP Sears and Mitch Spence have also won three consecutive starts. “He has been on a good run and he seems to be getting more confident,” A’s manager Mark Kotsay said, noting that Bido has been working on mechanical changes to his delivery. “I tip my cap to Bido for making those adjustments and being able to repeat them. I think that’s why we’re seeing the success we are.” After walking two of the first three hitters he faced, Bido retired nine straight and extended his scoreless streak