Mark Canha’s solo home run off reliever Shae Simmons in the ninth inning broke a 5-5 tie and lifted the A’s to a 6-5 victory over the Mariners on Wednesday in Oakland, Calif.
OAKLAND, Calif. — Mark Canha hit a game-ending home run in the ninth inning to lead the Oakland Athletics past the Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Wednesday.
Canha’s fifth homer this season came on a 1-0 pitch from Shae Simmons (0-1).
Oakland avoided a three-game sweep and snapped an eight-game losing streak against Seattle.
The A’s improved to 15-10 in September, clinching their first winning month since April of 2016.