Angels’ pitching takes another beating in Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. — Brent Rooker hit a three-run homer, Lawrence Butler had a bases-clearing double and the Oakland Athletics beat Angels 8-2 on Saturday.

Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz (0-2), making his second career start, pitched an inning longer than in his debut. He allowed seven runs in four innings.

Angels manager Ron Washington said Kochanowicz settled into after the first inning, but lost his command in the fourth. The Angels were 1 for 9 with runners in scoring position.