Marte, Nolasco Lead Angels Over A's, 8-1

ANAHEIM (AP) — Rookie Jefry Marte hit his first career grand slam in a seven-run fourth inning Tuesday night and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1.

Right-hander Ricky Nolasco (8-14) held the A's to one unearned run in eight innings. After going 0-4 with a 5.70 ERA in his first five starts since being acquired from the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 1, Nolasco has gone 4-2 with a 1.47 ERA in his last six starts.

The Angels had 12 hits, seven for extra bases. Right fielder Kole Calhoun had two doubles and a triple for the Angels, who have won six of their last seven games.

The A's dropped to 67-90, giving them consecutive 90-loss seasons for only the second time in Oakland history (1977-79). The A's have lost seven of eight.

Right-hander Daniel Mengden (2-9) continued his difficult rookie season for the A's. He was charged with eight runs in three-plus innings. He gave up nine hits and a walk.

It was Marte's 13th home run and 27 of his 59 hits this season have been for extra bases. He came up as a third baseman but has started 22 games in left field, a position he had never played before at any level.

WALK THIS WAY

Mike Trout's walk in the fourth inning gave him 113 on the season, tying him for the Angels' team record with Tony Phillips (1995) for most in a season. Trout leads the majors in walks and on-base percentage (.441).

ESCOBAR LEAVES EARLY

Angels 3B Yunel Escobar left the game after three innings, complaining of left shoulder stiffness.

TRAINER'S ROOM

Athletics: Originally the team said rookie infielder Renato Nunez would be out for a day or two with a sore back, but by game-time announced he was available.

Angels: LHP Tyler Skaggs (strained elbow), who has made only nine starts this season, threw a bullpen session and is expected to make a brief start either Saturday or Sunday. . DH Albert Pujols is out with right Plantar Fasciitis.

UP NEXT

Athletics: RHP Sonny Gray (5-11) is scheduled to come off the DL (strained right forearm) to make a brief start. Manager Bob Melvin said he would only throw about 30 pitches.

Angels: Rookie RHP Alex Meyer (1-3) is scheduled to make his fifth start for the Angels since his Aug. 1 trade from the Twins. He is 1-2 with a 4.58 ERA with the Angels.

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