
The Oakland Athletics are finally enjoying a modest winning streak, and manager Bob Melvin isn't about to let the league standings spoil this encouraging stretch. ''We're about trying to climb toward .500, and then worry about where you are in the standings.'' Jesse Hahn allowed one run in seven innings and the A's completed a three-game sweep of Detroit on Thursday, winning 7-5 and handing the Tigers their seventh straight loss. Oakland has won a season-high four in a row and six of seven.
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