• The Athletics charged out to a 6-0 lead after two innings and broke a five-game losing streak by beating the Senators, 11-6, in Washington

• Eddie Plank made his first start for the A's, giving up six runs on six hits and four walks while striking out five

• Phil Geier had four hits, including a double, and scored three runs

• The Senators committed six errors

• Manager Connie Mack tried Nap Lajoie at shortstop with Phil Geier moving to second

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