Suarez Strikes out 8, Out-duels Irvin as Angels Edge A’s 1–0

Los Angeles Angels' Jose Suarez pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. Jeff Chiu/AP Photo

OAKLAND, Calif.—Jose Suarez struck out eight over seven superb innings to outpitch fellow lefty Cole Irvin, and the Los Angeles Angels edged the Oakland Athletics 1–0 on Monday night.

Luis Rengifo homered in the first inning and it held up to provide Suarez with the only run he needed.