Athletics starter Jesse Chavez was nearly unhittable Saturday, but the bullpen could not preserve his lead in a no-decision.
Chavez opened the game with five no-hit innings, and ended up allowing just three overall in seven shutout innings of work. He struck out four batters and walked four, and exited with a 1-0 lead, but the bullpen was unable to make it stand up in a 2-1 extra-innings lead.
Chavez remains 6-4 on the season with the no-decision, but he did lower his ERA to 2.71. He will look for win No. 7 in his next outing, set for Saturday in Miami.