Times wires
Monday, May 9, 2011
Athletics 7, Rangers 2
ARLINGTON, Texas — Trevor Cahill pitched seven strong innings to earn his sixth straight win to start the season and Josh Willingham homered and drove in five runs for the Athletics. Cahill matched the major-league lead with his sixth victory and equaled his career best by winning his seventh consecutive decision. He became Oakland's first 6-0 starter in 21 years.