Athletics starter Sonny Gray earned a win over the Angels on Sunday, allowing one unearned run over 7 2/3 innings.
"He had a little harder slider than we've seen, one that was going down, too -- usually his harder slider goes lateral," manager Bob Melvin said, per MLB.com. "What we've seen this year, more than really in the past, is the ability to throw strikes whenever he wants to with all his pitches. As good as he is, he continues to get better."
Gray allowed five hits, didn't walk a batter and struck out nine.
Gray improved to 8-3. His next start is Friday, against the Angels again.