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Streaking A's hand fifth straight loss to slumping Indians

Associated Press

Thursday, September 17, 2009

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Kurt Suzuki thinks defense first. When the catcher makes a rare appearance as Oakland's cleanup hitter, though, he slides into the role of run producer. Suzuki hit a three-run homer to help the Athletics beat the Cleveland Indians 5-2 on Thursday night. "When you're not trying to do too much it seems the ball goes farther," Suzuki said. "We're having fun and it's showing on the field." Suzuki batted fourth for the fifth time this season and improved his slugging percentage ...

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