64 A.J. Griffin, SP

Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Griffin was effective but did not factor into the decision Sunday afternoon against the Royals.

Griffin, who made his ninth start of the season, surrendered three runs and seven hits over six innings of work. He struck out five and walked three and had his ERA rise to 3.59 after Sunday's 4-3 win.

Griffin has allowed three runs or fewer in each of his last four starts. He has allowed eight runs over 26 2/3 innings during that stretch. He is scheduled to make his next start Saturday at Houston. He gave up two runs and struck out eight over six innings in his last meeting against the Astros on April 16.

Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Griffin notched his fourth win Monday night against the Rangers. Griffin, who made his eighth start, allowed just one run on six hits over seven innings in a 5-1 win.

The lone run he surrendered came in the second inning on a solo home run off the bat of Mitch Moreland. However, he limited the Rangers to just four hits over his final five innings of work and was pulled after throwing 108 pitches.

Griffin did not issue a walk for the first time this year and finished with eight strikeouts -- matching his season high.

The right-hander is 2-1 with a 1.75 ERA over his last three starts. He is slated to face the Royals at home Sunday.

Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Griffin earned a quality start Wednesday when he held the Indians to four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks in 6 2/3 innings while striking out four. However, Griffin was charged with the loss, moving him to 3-3 on the year.

Griffin and his 3.83 ERA will face the Rangers at home Monday.