The Oakland A's came out of nowhere this season to win the AL West with a 94-68 record, which was largely the result of a 51-25 showing in the second half that featured plenty of walk-offs and plenty of all-around craziness.But it turns out there was a limit to Oakland's 2012 magic. The Athletics' season was one for the books, but it came to an end on Thursday night in Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers. Justin Verlander's right arm proved to be too much for the A's to overcome.When the game ended, something ...
For the second time in less than a week, Justin Verlander and Jarrod Parker squared off in an American League Division Series contest. And once again, the reigning AL Cy Young and MVP bested and outlasted Parker and the Oakland A’s to move on to the ALCS. Parker’s performance was comparable to that of Game 1 last Saturday, as he pitched well enough to keep the A’s in the game until the late innings. However, as was the case in that start, the 23-year-old’s mistakes were rare but costly. With the season on the line, Parker had a strong start ...
There is no doubt whose side the baseball gods have been on this season. Of their 30 sons, the Oakland A's are clearly their favorite.The baseball gods have been kind to the A's this year, showering them with rookies made of solid gold, bats filled with pure thunder, a plethora of walk-off wins and other bonuses such as pies and the "Bernie Lean." For several months now, it has all been good. The A's won the AL West on the strength of a 51-25 showing in the second half of the season, and they now find themselves one win away from ...
At some point, you have to start wondering if this is all really scripted. Or do the A's have some "magic" recipe?"I don't really know how to describe the 'magic' word," says Game 4 hero Coco Crisp. "When you go out there and give it your all, more times than not, good results will happen.""At some point it's gotta just be good baseball," Seth Smith added. "There's no magic recipe or anything like that. We go out there and we play hard, carefree and get the job done."No, this Oakland team doesn't credit any special superstitions. There are no foot-long ...
The Oakland Coliseum has seen some things. It has housed the Bash Brothers, stolen base king Ricky Henderson's record, The Streak, Dallas Braden's perfect game, World Series titles, and the infamous flip from Derek Jeter that—well, you know. The comeback victory that ignited nearly 40,000 Athletics fans in Game 4 against the Detroit Tigers will reside among the most memorable moments in A's history as their 15th 2012 walk-off win. Combating hard-throwing RHP Max Scherzer was no easy task going into an elimination game. Though Scherzer was rumored to be suffering from injury in recent weeks, his season strike outs (231) threatened ...
In the annals of Oakland A's history, tonight's incredible ninth inning comeback win will be thrust right to the top of super clutch moments from one of the more storied franchises in Major League Baseball's existence.Coco Crisp's single set off not just another wild, shocking celebration at the Oakland Coliseum, but a reminder of why October baseball is still one of the best sporting times of the year.With a stunning Game 5 now very much a reality, we take a look at Coco Crisp's heroics and where they rank among the most clutch moments in Oakland A's playoff history. Begin Slideshow
Game 4 of the American League Division Series was an instant classic for the Oakland Athletics, as they rallied from a two-run deficit to defeat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 and force a pivotal Game 5. After the Tigers earned a 2-0 lead, Oakland earned a run back on an error by Prince Fielder, which ultimately led to a run being scored.Later on in the eighth inning, Avisail Garcia got a pinch hit one-run single to give the Tigers a two-run cushion. Jose Valverde came on for the Tigers in the ninth inning and proceeded to give Oakland two quick runs, which would ...
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With all of the baseball on television over the next few days, there is a chance viewers will miss a few great moments here and there. Not everyone has a schedule where they can watch four baseball games on a Wednesday.But if everyone just keeps watching Coco Crisp of the Oakland Athletics, then chances are they will see something memorable.Coco Crisp, who has the best name in baseball, has delivered everything good and bad in the Division Series against the Detroit Tigers. If he keeps delivering the goods, then the A's could be forcing a deciding fifth game.From his very ...
The Oakland Athletics defeated the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of the ALDS, forcing at least one more game.But if they want to succeed again and keep the dream alive, certain A's will have to come out victorious in their matchups. A.J. Griffin is on the mound for Oakland. Max Scherzer takes the hill for the Tigers. It's been three games of very close battles. So far, the Tigers have outscored the Athletics, 8-7. However, every victory by either team has come by a margin of two runs or less. Game 4 should be no different. In such a tight ...