Buck breaks out, and A’s get a sweep

TORONTO -- Travis Buck has found his stroke, and the Oakland Athletics are on a roll.

Buck doubled home two runs in the 12th inning, and the Athletics completed a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays with a 3-2 victory Thursday night.

Buck was three for six with three RBIs, matching an Oakland record with three doubles.

After starting the season in an 0-for-22 slump, Buck doubled in the second inning Tuesday and ended up going seven for 16 with four RBIs and six doubles in the series, boosting his average to .189.

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