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Athletics aim for fifth consecutive victory as they begin series against Marlins

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“Oakland Athletics Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Miami Marlins”

The Oakland Athletics are on a roll, winning four games in a row, their longest winning streak since last June. Their recent success has been fueled by unexpected sources, with backup infielders and relief pitchers stepping up to the plate.

In their recent series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tyler Nevin and Abraham Toro, filling in for injured players, made significant contributions. Nevin went 6-for-10 with two home runs, four RBIs, and three runs, while Toro went 5-for-8 with a homer, two doubles, two RBIs, and three runs.

The A’s bullpen has also been a key factor in their recent victories, throwing four shutout innings in Monday’s 5-1 win, five in Tuesday’s 5-2 triumph, and three in Wednesday’s 4-0 victory. Closer Mason Miller has been particularly impressive, striking out four of the six batters he faced in the ninth inning on Tuesday and Wednesday.

As the A’s prepare to face the Miami Marlins in a three-game series, they will send left-hander JP Sears to the mound in the opener. Sears is coming off a rough outing in his last start but had been dominant in his previous three outings.

The Marlins, on the other hand, are coming off a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies and will send left-hander Ryan Weathers to the mound to face the A’s. Weathers is also looking to bounce back from a tough outing in his last start.

Both teams will be looking to continue their winning ways in what promises to be an exciting interleague series. Stay tuned for more updates on this matchup and follow SactownSports.com for all the latest news and updates.

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