Home runs! The A’s are back in the win column after beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 in the first of a three-game series. The pitching staff continues to impress, holding down a potent Angels offense to just six hits and two runs. The lineup did enough to get the win, finally getting some extra base hits and home runs to go along with all the singles. And the bullpen was lights out after a short outing from the starting pitcher. *** Click here to revisit today’s Game Thread! *** Oakland struck first, getting on the board on the third…