A’s split four-game series with Rays behind Bido’s latest strong start

By Michael Wagaman 
The Associated Press

OAKLAND — Osvaldo Bido struck out six in five innings and won his third straight start, leading the Oakland Athletics to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday.

Lawrence Butler, Miguel Andujar and Darell Hernaiz had two hits apiece to help Oakland split the four-game series.

Bido (5-3) has been one of the A’s top pitchers over the last two months and stepped up again against the Rays. He allowed one run and two hits while...