Holliday delivers slam as A's erase 10-run deficit

OAKLAND – Matt Holliday hit a tying grand slam in the seventh inning, and Jack Cust followed with another homer, helping the A's rally from a 10-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 14-13 Monday night in a slugfest that featured eight home runs. Holliday also had a two-run homer in the largest comeback in Oakland history. The franchise's most famous rally came when the Philadelphia A's trailed 8-0 in Game 4 of the 1929 World Series before scoring 10 runs in the seventh to beat the Chicago Cubs 10-8. Craig Breslow (3-4) picked up the win, and Michael Wuertz finished the 3-hour, 32-minute game for his third save in four chances. The game ended when Michael Cuddyer was thrown out trying to score from second on Wuertz's wild pitch. Earlier Monday, the A's put first baseman-designated hitter Jason Giambi on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right quadriceps, a nagging injury that has been just part of his struggles. They recalled Daric...