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OAKLAND— Everything about the Oakland Athletics’ 1-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox was quick — except for one ill-fated changeup by Mark Buehrle. 

Cory Lidle extended his scoreless streak to 22 innings, and Jermaine Dye homered as the A’s beat Chicago in 2 hours, 16 minutes — Oakland’s fastest game and one of its most satisfying victories of the season. 

With quick, confident work by Lidle and one big drive from Dye on Buehrle’s low changeup, the A’s won yet again with their formula of starting pitching and homers. When it works properly, the A’s get to the clubhouse early with smiles on their faces. 

“It’s a lot of fun to be a part of a game like that,” said Lidle, who won his third straight start. “The way I feel out there, it’s probably the best I’ve ever felt.”