Athletics pitcher Jason Hammel wasn't a factor into the decision Sunday afternoon at home against the Twins. The right-hander was on the wrong end of pitcher's duel as he permitted one run on four hits and two walks while striking out five over 6 1/3 innings of a 6-1 defeat.

Over his last two starts covering 12 innings, Hammel has allowed only one earned run. He owns a 3.60 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP over 23 starts (137 2/3 innings). His next start will come Friday in Atlanta.