Shea Langeliers hit a three-run homer in the first inning as the Oakland Athletics continued their recent power surge with a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The A’s have won three in a row over the Angels and eight of their last 10 games overall. Langeliers hit his 20th home run of the season 411 feet to center field. Oakland leads the majors for most home runs in July with 41. Mitch Spence (7-6) allowed one run and three hits in six innings. Tyler Ferguson retired the Angels in order in the ninth to earn his second save. The Angels’ Nolan Schanuel homered for the second consecutive day.