2002 Oakland and 2011 Texas battled to get out of last place in the AL
West, where Seattle and the Angels are fighting for the division title.
Oakland wins game one, scorching Texas starter C.J. Wilson for two in the top of the eighth, as Eric Chavez hits a key double. The Rangers can't quite come back all the way, despite 11 hits. Mark Mulder moves to 5-1 for Oakland. OAK 6, TEX 5.
Texas wins game two, 3-2, on a game-ending RBI single from Mike Napoli in the bottom of the ninth, off Oakland closer Billy Koch.
Oakland comes back to upend Texas in the deciding game for last place, winning 5-3. Texas starter Derek Holland drops to 0-7 (he won 16 games in real life that year), allowing three runs in the fifth to make the difference. Ray Durham's three run homer in that inning is the big blow for Oakland.
Good series with Andy, and a really fun season to play those 2000 era teams. Best of luck to those of you fighting for a playoff spot, and Happy Holidays!
Regards,
Oakland wins game one, scorching Texas starter C.J. Wilson for two in the top of the eighth, as Eric Chavez hits a key double. The Rangers can't quite come back all the way, despite 11 hits. Mark Mulder moves to 5-1 for Oakland. OAK 6, TEX 5.
Texas wins game two, 3-2, on a game-ending RBI single from Mike Napoli in the bottom of the ninth, off Oakland closer Billy Koch.
Oakland comes back to upend Texas in the deciding game for last place, winning 5-3. Texas starter Derek Holland drops to 0-7 (he won 16 games in real life that year), allowing three runs in the fifth to make the difference. Ray Durham's three run homer in that inning is the big blow for Oakland.
Good series with Andy, and a really fun season to play those 2000 era teams. Best of luck to those of you fighting for a playoff spot, and Happy Holidays!
Regards,
Joe Pryweller
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