Severino goes 8 strong innings for first win since signing big contract and A’s top Brewers 3-1

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Luis Severino allowed three hits and one run over eight innings for his first win with the Athletics since signing a $67 million, three-year contract with the team, while Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers homered in a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.

Severino (1-3) struck out one and did not issue a walk in a 92-pitch outing.

Mason Miller finished with a perfect ninth for his sixth save in six opportunities. He topped 100 mph with all eight of his fastballs during a 17-pitch effort.

Rooker opened the sixth inning against Chad Patrick (1-1) with his sixth homer, sending a 3-2 pitch 398 feet to left-center to put the A’s up 2-1.Patrick allowed two runs on seven hits in six innings, striking out seven and walking none.