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MLB: Toronto 6, Oakland 4

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Published: Aug. 7, 2008 at 11:52 PM

TORONTO, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Scott Rolen and John McDonald leach drove in two runs, helping Toronto beat Oakland 6-4 Thursday, stretching the Athletics' losing streak to 10 games.

Joe Inglett and Brad Wilkerson each added an RBI in the Blue Jays' fourth straight victory.

Daric Barton hit a two-run homer and Ryan Sweeney had a solo shot for the A's.

A.J. Burnett (14-9) got the win, allowing four runs and seven hits over six innings. B.J. Ryan pitched a scoreless ninth for his 22nd save of the season.

Oakland reliever Jerry Blevins (1-2) was charged with the loss, giving up two runs while getting just one batter out in the sixth inning.

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