MLB: Los Angeles Angels 3, Oakland 0

ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Jason Vargas went the distance for his second shutout of the season Tuesday in the Los Angles Angels of Anaheim's 3-0 win over AL West champion Oakland.

Vargas (9-7) held the Athletics to four hits and walk while striking out five in the Angels' 10th win in their last 14 tries.

Howie Kendrick tagged a solo home run in the first inning for Angels, who mustered a modest five hits in the game. Josh Hamilton dropped a two-single into left field in the third.

A.J. Griffin (14-10) was hung with the loss after allowing three runs on five hits and striking out seven. The A's bullpen did not allow a hit and struck out four over the final three frames.