A's strike for 7 runs in first to topple Pirates

Ryan Noda homered and the visiting Oakland Athletics scored seven runs in the first inning Wednesday to top the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 in the decider of a three-game series.

Jace Peterson added a two-run double, Brent Rooker had two RBIs, and Jonah Bride and JJ Bleday each hit an RBI single for the A's, who have won back-to-back games for the third time.

Oakland starter Hogan Harris (1-0), making his first major league