Fletcher’s Leadoff Homer Propels Angels to 3–1 Win Over A’s

Fletcher’s Leadoff Homer Propels Angels to 3–1 Win Over A’s
Los Angeles Angels' David Fletcher celebrates his solo home run with teammates in the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Anaheim, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo
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ANAHEIM—David Fletcher hit a leadoff homer, José Suarez didn’t allow an earned run in his second consecutive start and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Oakland Athletics 3–1 Tuesday night.

Elvis Andrus had three hits and Sean Murphy reached base three times along with driving in a run for the Athletics, who have dropped three straight following a four-game winning streak.