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Bullpen carries load again to beat Blue Jays

TORONTO -- The Athletics' bullpen handled the heavy lifting again on Friday, pitching the final eight innings of their 3-1 win over the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

Starter Brett Anderson exited the game with a left shoulder strain after warming up before the second inning, and Josh Lucas took over for the next 3 2/3 innings, looking nearly unhittable until his final frame.

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Lucas, who was recalled earlier in the day, struck out seven batters and allowed one run on just two hits, both of which were weakly hit balls.