facing american leading west rangers first time this season and hoping to cut into the 6 game lead. aj griffin starting for the a's. looking nervous. he was solid. 7 inningsÑi allowing 1 run striking out 8. he was on his game. aj got plenty of run support. 3rd inning. facing justin grim. he was grim after the shot to center. had to leave with stomach virus. next batter moss. see you. also dead center the 7000 home run in oakland a's history. they roll on to a 5-1 victory. warriors new darlings of the nba play off. on their way to san antonio yochlt game 5 of the spurs visital game in the series. talk of the lead and nobody thought the they could hang with the veterané@ team ad neither won consecutive game. jackson proud of the team performance so far. >> great story incredible blessing. i lack at my guy obviously. job they have done.