Howie Kendrick hit a homer for the second straight game in a victory Tuesday against the A's. Kendrick took Oakland starter A.J. Griffin deep in the first, giving Jason Vargas all the offensive support that he needed in the 3-0 victory. The 30-year-old second baseman finished 1-for-3. Kendrick is slashing .302/.341/.448 with 13 home runs and 53 RBI.