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Buehrle pitches Blue Jays to 5-0 win over A’s

OAKLAND, Calif. — Mark Buehrle allowed five hits over seven innings, Jose Bautista and Emilio Bonifacio each homered and the Toronto Blue Jays ended Oakland’s winning streak at four with a 5-0 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.

Colby Ramus also drove in a run and Edwin Encarnacion added two hits for the Blue Jays, who improved to 11-5 against the AL West.

Derek Norris had two hits for the A’s, who during the game acquired third baseman Alberto Callaspo from the Angels for infielder Grant Green. Callaspo was hitting .253 with five home runs and 36 RBIs entering Tuesday.

Buehrle (7-7) extended his scoreless innings streak to 20. He did not walk a batter and struck out two.

Dan Straily (6-5) lost his third straight decision, giving up five runs — two earned — on six hits. He walked two and struck out two.

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