Walton homers and Bolte has 4 hits to lead the Athletics to a 7-3 victory over the Angels

Donovan Walton drove in three runs with a three-run homer, while rookie Henry Bolte achieved his first four-hit game, contributing significantly to the Athletics' 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. The Athletics secured a crucial early lead in the first inning with an RBI single from Lawrence Butler and Walton's ninth home run, which put them ahead 4-0.

Bolte's impressive performance continued in the second inning with a double that extended the Athletics' lead to 5-0. Mike Trout and Vaughn Grissom followed with back-to-back homers in the fourth inning, making it 5-2. Trout had his 22nd home run of the season, bringing his career total to 426. Grissom added an RBI single in the fifth inning, cutting the Angels' lead to 5-3 and forcing Springs to exit the game.

Alika Williams and Bolte added singles in the sixth inning, both scoring on Shea Langeliers' double, sealing the final margin of 7-3. Jeffrey Springs was replaced by Geoff Hartlieb (2-1) after throwing 4 1/3 innings and giving up three runs on five hits. The left-hander had a strong start, going 3-0 after his first four starts, but his performance declined in subsequent outings.

Hartlieb pitched five innings, striking out two, and securing the win. Ureña allowed five runs on seven hits in four innings. The Athletics' catcher, Brian Serven, had to leave the game after fouling a bunt off his left eye in the sixth inning. The Angels (60-98) are preparing to avoid their first 100-loss season in franchise history.