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Athletics starter A.J. Griffin pitches in the 3rd inning in Wednesday afternoons game between the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Athletics Brandon Moss strokes an RBI single to right field of Rangers starter Ryan Dempster in Wednesday afternoons game between the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Rangers Josh Hamilton walks away from the plate after striking out in the 4th inning in Wednesday afternoons game between the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Texas pitcher Derek Holland looks back at complete umpire after not getting a strike three call on Athletics batter Stephen Drew in Wednesday afternoons game between the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Athletics Coco Crisp doubles into the right field corner, scoring two runs to tie the game at 5-5 in the bottom of the 4th inning in Wednesday afternoons game between the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton drops a pop fly hit by Yoenis Cespedes, two runs score, Athletics go ahead 7-5 in the bottom of the 4th inning in Wednesday afternoons game between the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Athletics Stephen Drew and Coco Crisp score as Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton drops a pop fly hit by Yoenis Cespedes, two runs score, Athletics go ahead 7-5 in the bottom of the 4th inning in Wednesday afternoons game between the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Rangers Nelson Cruz bloops a single into right field between three Athletics fielders in Wednesday afternoons game between the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Athletics batter Derek Norris rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Rangers Alexi Ogando in the 8th inning in Wednesday afternoons game between the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
After giving up a solo home run to Athletics Derek Norris, Rangers relief pitcher Alexi Ogando exits the game in the 8th inning in Wednesday afternoons game between the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
With 2 outs in the 9th inning, Oakland Athletics players prepare to celebrate as the Athletics put the Rangers away 12-5 to win the AL Western Division in Wednesday afternoons game at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Oakland Athletics closer Grant Balfour celebrates after getting the last out in the 9th inning in the Athletics 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers to win the AL Western Division in Wednesday afternoons game at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Oakland Athletics closer Grant Balfour celebrates after getting the last out in the 9th inning in the Athletics 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers to win the AL Western Division in Wednesday afternoons game at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Oakland Athletics closer Grant Balfour celebrates after getting the last out in the 9th inning in the Athletics 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers to win the AL Western Division in Wednesday afternoons game at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Oakland Athletics closer Grant Balfour celebrates after getting the last out in the 9th inning in the Athletics 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers to win the AL Western Division in Wednesday afternoons game at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Oakland Athletics closer Grant Balfour celebrates after getting the last out in the 9th inning in the Athletics 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers to win the AL Western Division in Wednesday afternoons game at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Oakland Athletics closer Grant Balfour celebrates with his teammates after getting the last out in the 9th inning in the Athletics 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers to win the AL Western Division in Wednesday afternoons game at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Oakland Athletics fans celebrate in the 9th inning with the Athletics ahead 12-5, over the Texas Rangers and the AL Western Division on the line in Wednesday afternoons game at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Oakland Athletics VP GM Billy Beane watches his team celebrate following the last out in the 9th inning in the Athletics 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers to win the AL Western Division in Wednesday afternoons game at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Rudy Salazar (center) of San Jose, California wears Athletics championship rings on his fingers as fans celebrated the Athletics 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers to win the AL Western Division in Wednesday afternoons game at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Oakland Athletics closer Grant Balfour sprays fans with water during celebration of the Athletics 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers to win the AL Western Division in Wednesday afternoons game at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Athletics Jim Miller celebrates following the Athletics 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers to win the AL Western Division in Wednesday afternoons game at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Oakland Athletics players make there way around the field following the Athletics 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers to win the AL Western Division in Wednesday afternoons game at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Yoenis Cespedes and Athletics players made there way around the stadium high giving fans following the Athletics 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers to win the AL Western Division in Wednesday afternoons game at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Oakland Athletics pitcher tommy Malone kisses his girlfriend Tina Sarnecki (cq) in celebration after the Athletics 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers to win the AL Western Division in Wednesday afternoons game at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Athletics Jonny Gomes flashes toward fans following the Athletics 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers to win the AL Western Division in Wednesday afternoons game at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Oakland Athletics players celebrate on pitchers mound following the Athletics 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers to win the AL Western Division in Wednesday afternoons game at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Oakland Athletics players celebrate on pitchers mound following the Athletics 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers to win the AL Western Division in Wednesday afternoons game at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California
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